2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1966 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1966 Volvo P 1800. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 924 kg more than 1966 Volvo P 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Volvo P 1800. 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo P 1800. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1966 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Pilot | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
