2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2011 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2011 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 5 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 2011 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 791 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, 2011 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2011 Mazda BT-50 has manual transmission. 2011 Mazda BT-50 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 | 2011 Mazda BT-50 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Pilot | BT-50 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |