2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1983 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Sunny 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 170 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1152 kg more than 1983 Nissan Sunny. 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 1983 Nissan Sunny. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1983 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Pilot | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
