2008 Honda Pilot vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina 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 138 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 850 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina. 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 1998 Toyota Carina. 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina. 2008 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Pilot | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Pilot | Carina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 59 L |