1997 Toyota Previa vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Previa 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 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Previa weights approximately 910 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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, 1999 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 1999 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 1999 Honda Today. 1999 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Previa has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Previa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Previa | 1999 Honda Today | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Previa | Today |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2438 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1400 mm |
