1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 105 kg more than 1996 Buick Roadmaster.
Because 1996 Buick Roadmaster 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 1996 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Roadmaster | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Roadmaster | Pilot |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |