2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1999 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Celica 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 121 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Celica. (129 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 815 kg more than 1999 Toyota Celica. 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 1999 Toyota Celica. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Celica. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Celica. 2009 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Celica 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 | 1999 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Pilot | Celica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 55 L |
