2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Corolla 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 173 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 170 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Toyota Corolla. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (138 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Pilot | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |