2006 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Honda Pilot

To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 35 kg more than 2009 Honda Pilot.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord. 2009 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Accord 2009 Honda Pilot
Make Honda Honda
Model Accord Pilot
Year Released 2006 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2360 cc 3471 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 166 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 217 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 10.5:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1955 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.9 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.1 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 79 L


 

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