2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Pontiac G6
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac G6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac G6 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac G6. (197 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac G6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac G6 weights approximately 479 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Pontiac G6. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac G6. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2004 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Pilot | G6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 64 L |
