2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 485 kg more than 2011 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | Discovery | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 79 L |
