1978 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 127 kg more than 1978 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Buick Estate 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 1978 Buick Estate. 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, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Estate | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 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 | 381 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2774 mm |
