1996 Honda Today vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2000 Toyota Avensis is newer by 4 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avensis (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 525 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 2000 Toyota Avensis. 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, 2000 Toyota Avensis (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Today | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
