2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2006 Lexus GX
To start off, both 2006 Honda Pilot and 2006 Lexus GX were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus GX (263 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus GX weights approximately 667 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 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 Lexus GX (438 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2006 Lexus GX | |
Make | Honda | Lexus |
Model | Pilot | GX |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 87 L |