2012 Honda Pilot vs. 1979 Lancia Gamma
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Gamma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Gamma would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Gamma. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Gamma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 628 kg more than 1979 Lancia Gamma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Gamma. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Gamma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Pilot | 1979 Lancia Gamma | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Pilot | Gamma |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1948 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4862 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1847 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 59 L |
