2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 355 kg more than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Pilot | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 96 L |
