1996 Honda Today vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
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 Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 262 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 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Today | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Today | Corona |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |