1978 Mazda RX-3 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 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-3 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 147 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1191 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-3. 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 Mazda RX-3. 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda RX-3 | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | RX-3 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1963 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
