1996 Honda Today vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 400 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 1973 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 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 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Today | Corona |
Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |