2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1981 Toyota Century
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Century. (168 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Century weights approximately 287 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 1981 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 1981 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 1981 Toyota Century | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Pilot | Century |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |