1992 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Carina 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 137 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 840 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Toyota Carina | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Carina | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2774 mm |
