2007 Honda Pilot vs. 1989 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota 4Runner 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 @ 5750 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1989 Toyota 4Runner. (112 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 410 kg more than 1989 Toyota 4Runner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota 4Runner. (192 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Pilot | 1989 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Pilot | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2365 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
