1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1984 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1984 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 102 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 1984 Avanti Avanti 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 1984 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, both vehicles can yield 325 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Avanti Avanti | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Avanti | Honda |
| Model | Avanti | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 77 L |
