2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 1954 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pilot | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
