1983 Holden Camira vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Holden Camira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Holden Camira would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1983 Holden Camira. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1028 kg more than 1983 Holden Camira. 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 1983 Holden Camira. 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Camira. (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Camira. 2013 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1983 Holden Camira has manual transmission. 1983 Holden Camira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Holden Camira | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Camira | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2775 mm |
