2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2005 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 6 kg more than 2005 Mercury Monterey. 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 2005 Mercury Monterey. 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, 2005 Mercury Monterey (358 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2005 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Pilot | Monterey |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 328 Nm | 358 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 98 L |