2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2006 Honda Pilot and 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 131 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 780 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero has manual transmission. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Pilot | Pajero |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 92 L |