1994 Honda Today vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2003 Toyota Avensis is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Avensis (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 535 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 2003 Toyota Avensis. 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, 2003 Toyota Avensis (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Today | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
