1996 Honda Today vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 285 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 1978 Toyota Celica. 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Today | Celica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
