2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
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 Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 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 148 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 599 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown. 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 1979 Toyota Crown. 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 2009 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1979 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 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Pilot | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
