2006 Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Altima weights approximately 315 kg more than 2011 Honda Pilot.
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, 2011 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Altima. 2011 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Altima | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Altima | Pilot |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 2007 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 79 L |