1994 Honda Today vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (83 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 195 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Today | Corona |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
