1988 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 500 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2710 mm |
