1974 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 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 23 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (227 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1107 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Porsche 911 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 1974 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (280 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Porsche 911 | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Porsche | Honda |
| Model | 911 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2774 mm |
