2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2007 Jeep Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Commander. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 394 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Commander. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2007 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Pilot | Commander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 78 L |
