1996 Honda Today vs. 1997 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1997 Toyota Celica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Celica weights approximately 385 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 1997 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, 1997 Toyota Celica (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Today | Celica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
