2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 130 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Pilot | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
