2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2006 Honda Insight
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Insight would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 2008 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Honda Pilot (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight. 2008 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Insight will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 2006 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Pilot | Insight |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 3.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 40 L |
