1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 170 kg more than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. 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, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Sixty | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 79 L |
