2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki XL7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki XL7 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 59 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Pilot | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 64 L |
