1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 391 kg more than 1959 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 2013 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | 109 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2091 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2775 mm |
