2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2008 Nissan Quest 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 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Quest weights approximately 389 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 Nissan Quest. 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, 2008 Nissan Quest (329 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2008 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Pilot | Quest |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 76 L |