2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1979 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Century 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 83 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 149 kg more than 1979 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Toyota Century 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 1979 Toyota Century. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Pilot | 1979 Toyota Century | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Pilot | Century |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2870 mm |