2008 Honda Pilot vs. 1961 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 1961 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Pilot | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
