1978 Honda Prelude 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 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Prelude 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 158 more horse power than 1978 Honda Prelude. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1151 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude. 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 Honda Prelude. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Prelude. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Prelude | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
