2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 12 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.
Because 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Pilot | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |
