2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. (242 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 476 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. 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 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Pilot | 500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 90 L |
