2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1992 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1992 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Accord weights approximately 290 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Accord. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1992 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1992 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Pilot | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
