1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac 6239D would be higher. At 5,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac 6239D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Cadillac 6239D should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 31 kg more than 1956 Cadillac 6239D.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Cadillac 6239D | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | 6239D | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
