1996 Honda Today vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 346 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 1980 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, 1980 Toyota Corona (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 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 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Today | Corona |
Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 117 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 | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |