2008 Honda Pilot vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 290 kg more than 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Pilot | 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Pilot | Aurora |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |