2007 Honda Pilot vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina 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 120 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 956 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 2007 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Pilot | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Pilot | Carina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |