2007 Honda Pilot vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 671 kg more than 1984 Porsche 944. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Porsche 944. 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, 2007 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Pilot | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Pilot | 944 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 66 L |
