1984 Holden Camira vs. 2005 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2005 Honda Pilot is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Camira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Camira would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1984 Holden Camira. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Pilot weights approximately 970 kg more than 1984 Holden Camira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Holden Camira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Camira. (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Camira. 2005 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1984 Holden Camira has manual transmission. 1984 Holden Camira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Camira | 2005 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Camira | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
