2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2011 Nissan Frontier 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Pilot | Frontier |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |