2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1979 Volvo 265
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 265 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 265. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volvo 265 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Volvo 265. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 265. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1979 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Pilot | 265 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
