1998 Honda Today vs. 1982 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Tercel would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Tercel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Tercel (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Tercel should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Tercel weights approximately 70 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 1982 Toyota Tercel. 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, 1982 Toyota Tercel (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Tercel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 1982 Toyota Tercel has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Tercel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 1982 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Today | Tercel |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
