1973 Rover 3.5 Litre vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 433 kg more than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. 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 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Rover | Honda |
Model | 3.5 Litre | Pilot |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4861 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1846 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2775 mm |