2007 Honda Pilot vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 316 kg more than 1973 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Pilot | 1973 Toyota Century | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Pilot | Century |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |