2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (405 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1170 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Pilot | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 100 L |
