1992 Cadillac Brougham vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 10 kg more than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Cadillac Brougham is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Cadillac Brougham. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Cadillac Brougham | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Brougham | Pilot |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4862 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1803 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2774 mm |