2008 Honda Pilot vs. 1983 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac 6000. (85 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 580 kg more than 1983 Pontiac 6000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Pontiac 6000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Honda Pilot (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac 6000. (224 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 1983 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Pilot | 6000 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 69 L |
