1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (84 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1192 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 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 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 2013 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Alfasud | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 2068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
