2003 Honda Pilot vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 2003 Honda Pilot is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 686 kg more than 2003 Honda Pilot.
Because 1969 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Pilot | 1969 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Pilot | Century |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |
