2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 394 kg more than 2013 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 GMC Envoy (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Envoy | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
