2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2006 Honda Pilot and 2006 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 104 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 443 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Pilot | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |
