2007 Honda Pilot vs. 1971 Jensen SP
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jensen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jensen SP would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen SP (385 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2007 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 233 kg more than 1971 Jensen SP.
Because 2007 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Jensen SP. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1971 Jensen SP (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Pilot | 1971 Jensen SP | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | Pilot | SP |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 557 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |
