1979 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 130 kg more than 1979 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Buick Electra 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 1979 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | Pilot |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |