2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1993 Xedos 6
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Xedos 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Xedos 6 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 106 more horse power than 1993 Xedos 6. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1993 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Xedos 6 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Xedos 6. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Xedos 6. (170 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Xedos 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1993 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Xedos |
| Model | Pilot | 6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
