1990 Rover 400 vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rover 400 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1990 Rover 400. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1990 Rover 400. 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 1990 Rover 400. 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (144 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400. 2013 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1990 Rover 400 has manual transmission. 1990 Rover 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Rover 400 | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Rover | Honda |
Model | 400 | Pilot |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2091 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4861 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1846 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2775 mm |