1989 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 156 kg more than 1989 Buick Estate. 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 1989 Buick Estate. 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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Estate | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Estate | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2775 mm |
