2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2010 Hyundai Azera
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Azera is newer by 4 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Azera (263 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Azera weights approximately 128 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 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, 2010 Hyundai Azera (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Azera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2010 Hyundai Azera | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Pilot | Azera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 1518 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4895 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |
