1996 Honda Today vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (72 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 390 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 1988 Toyota Carina. 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Today | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Today | Carina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |