2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 24 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 395 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Pilot | Outlander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 60 L |