1995 Honda Today vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 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 1,792 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 666 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 2009 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2009 Toyota Corolla (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Today | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Today | Corolla |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |