2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda B2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda B2300 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 @ 5750 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 573 kg more than 2004 Mazda B2300. 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 2004 Mazda B2300. 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) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2004 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Pilot | B2300 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1443 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 74 L |
