1996 Honda Today vs. 2002 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2002 Toyota Celica is newer by 6 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 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Celica (129 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Celica weights approximately 430 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 2002 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, 2002 Toyota Celica (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 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 | 2002 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Today | Celica |
Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |