1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 6 kg more than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. 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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac DeVille | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | DeVille | Pilot |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 2091 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4861 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1846 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |