2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1988 Holden Camira
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Camira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Camira 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 135 more horse power than 1988 Holden Camira. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 905 kg more than 1988 Holden Camira. 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 1988 Holden Camira. 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Camira. (176 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Camira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 1988 Holden Camira | |
| Make | Honda | Holden |
| Model | Pilot | Camira |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |
