2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Toyota Highlander 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, 2008 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 280 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Pilot | Highlander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 65 L |