2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2006 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Fortuner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Fortuner would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Pilot (244 HP) has 83 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 661 kg more than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Toyota Fortuner (343 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Fortuner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Pilot | 2006 Toyota Fortuner | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Pilot | Fortuner |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 103 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 65 L |
