1979 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 34 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 193 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 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Estate. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Estate | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| 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 | 104 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 2068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2775 mm |
