1976 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 170 kg more than 1976 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Electra | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | Pilot |
Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |