1979 Toyota Celica vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Celica weights approximately 470 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Celica | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Celica | Today |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 655 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
