2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1998 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Avensis 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 @ 5750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Avensis. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 736 kg more than 1998 Toyota Avensis. 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 1998 Toyota Avensis. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Avensis. (204 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Avensis. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1998 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Pilot | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
