1981 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2010 Honda Pilot is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Pilot weights approximately 75 kg more than 1981 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Buick Estate 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 1981 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 2010 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Estate | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2774 mm |
