1971 Nissan Cedric vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 687 kg more than 1971 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (145 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cedric | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Cedric | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2774 mm |
