2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2009 Hyundai Azera
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Azera is newer by 3 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 @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Azera. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Azera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Azera weights approximately 62 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Azera. (303 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Azera.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2009 Hyundai Azera | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Pilot | Azera |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |