1994 Honda Today vs. 1987 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Celica (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Celica weights approximately 380 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 1987 Toyota Celica. 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, 1987 Toyota Celica (157 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 1987 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Today | Celica |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
