2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2006 Toyota Matrix
To start off, both 2006 Honda Pilot and 2006 Toyota Matrix 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 118 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Matrix. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Matrix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Matrix weights approximately 280 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Matrix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Matrix. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2006 Toyota Matrix | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Pilot | Matrix |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |