2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 6 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), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 1589 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.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot 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, 2012 GMC Savana (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Honda | GMC |
| Model | Pilot | Savana |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| 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 | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 117 L |
