1979 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2005 Honda Pilot is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Pilot weights approximately 140 kg more than 1979 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2005 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Estate | Pilot |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |