2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 2 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 320 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2008 Alfa Romeo GT | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Pilot | GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 63 L |
