2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown 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 135 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 720 kg more than 1970 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown. 2009 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Pilot | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
