1999 Oldsmobile Aurora vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 321 kg more than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. 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, 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Honda |
| Model | Aurora | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
