2008 Honda Pilot vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Soarer 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 128 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (116 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 830 kg more than 1983 Toyota Soarer. 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 Toyota Soarer. 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Pilot | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |
