2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2006 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 425 kg more than 2006 Nissan Armada.
Because 2006 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada 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, 2006 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Pilot | 2006 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Pilot | Armada |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5555 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 106 L |