1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 515 kg more than 1965 Avanti Avanti.
Because 1965 Avanti Avanti is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Pilot. 2012 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1965 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1965 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Avanti | Honda |
| Model | Avanti | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 79 L |
