2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2006 Hyundai Azera
To start off, both 2006 Honda Pilot and 2006 Hyundai Azera were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Azera (263 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Azera weights approximately 167 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Hyundai Azera (346 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Azera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2006 Hyundai Azera | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Pilot | Azera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |
