1996 Honda Today vs. 1997 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1997 Toyota Previa 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Previa weights approximately 910 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 Previa. 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 Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Previa 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 Previa | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Today | Previa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
