1996 Honda Today vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Corona weights approximately 250 kg more than 1996 Honda Today.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1957 Toyota Corona (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1957 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Today | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Today | Corona |
Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |