2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1229 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Pilot | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
