2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Raider 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Raider. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Raider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 476 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Raider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mitsubishi Raider. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Raider. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Raider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2008 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Pilot | Raider |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| 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 | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 83 L |
