2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mini Cooper 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 76 more horse power than 2006 Mini Cooper. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 885 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mini Cooper. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Pilot | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Pilot | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |