1998 Honda Today vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Corolla (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 315 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 1989 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1989 Toyota Corolla (149 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 1989 Toyota Corolla 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. 1989 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Today | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
