2008 Honda Pilot vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 845 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Toyota Celica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Honda Pilot (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Pilot | Celica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
