2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
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 Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 68 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 895 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Pilot | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |