1992 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 165 kg more than 2012 Honda Pilot.
Because 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2012 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2012 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Land Cruiser | Pilot |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3956 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4862 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2774 mm |