2012 Honda Pilot vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Toyota Corolla 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 1983 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Honda Pilot | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Pilot | Corolla |
Year Released | 2012 | 1983 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4862 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1803 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |