2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1981 Honda Civic

To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Civic 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 185 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 290 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic. 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 1981 Honda Civic. 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1981 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1981 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Pilot 1981 Honda Civic
Make Honda Honda
Model Pilot Civic
Year Released 2006 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3474 cc 1333 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 328 Nm 93 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 82 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1075 kg 785 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 3770 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1590 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2330 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 77 L 40 L


 

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