2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 322 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Pilot | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |