2008 Honda Pilot vs. 1962 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Nissan Cedric 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 184 more horse power than 1962 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1962 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1962 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Pilot (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 1962 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Pilot | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |
