2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Korando 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 790 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2009 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2009 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Pilot | Korando |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
