2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 407 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2009 Mercury Milan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan 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 (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Pilot | Milan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 66 L |