2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2006 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2006 Honda Pilot and 2006 Lexus RX were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Lexus RX. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus RX weights approximately 29 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Lexus RX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Lexus RX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus RX. (283 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2006 Lexus RX | |
Make | Honda | Lexus |
Model | Pilot | RX |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1547 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 72 L |