1998 Honda Today vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Celica weights approximately 406 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Toyota Celica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1976 Toyota Celica (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Today | Celica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
