1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 166 kg more than 1994 Buick Roadmaster.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Roadmaster | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
