2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Mazda 6
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6. (220 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 442 kg more than 2004 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 6. (260 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2004 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Pilot | 6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |
