1981 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 263 kg more than 1981 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 79 L |
