2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Civic 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 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Pilot | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
