2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2011 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2011 Subaru Outback 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Outback (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 357 kg more than 2011 Subaru Outback.
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 Subaru Outback (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2011 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Pilot | Outback |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1659 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |