1996 Honda Today vs. 1961 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Toyota Corona (55 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Toyota Corona weights approximately 270 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 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, 1961 Toyota Corona (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1961 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 | 1961 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Today | Corona |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
