2008 Honda Pilot vs. 1982 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Sunny 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 @ 5750 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1982 Nissan Sunny. 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 (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 1982 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Pilot | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
