2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 446 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2012 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Pilot | Quest |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1854 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 76 L |
