1995 Honda Today vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avensis is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avensis (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 745 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 2007 Toyota Avensis (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Today | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Today | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
