2005 Honda Pilot vs. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2005 Honda Pilot is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Pilot (240 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. (235 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Pilot weights approximately 329 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (447 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Pilot | 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Pilot | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 235 HP |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
