2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 506 kg more than 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Pilot | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
