1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 141 kg more than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. 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 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Caprice | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2775 mm |
