2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2007 Toyota 4Runner 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 444 kg more than 2007 Toyota 4Runner.
Because 2007 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Pilot | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 87 L |