2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi 400 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Venturi 400. 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, 1996 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1996 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1996 Venturi 400 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 | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Honda | Venturi |
| Model | Pilot | 400 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
