1998 Honda Today vs. 1998 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 1998 Honda Today and 1998 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Corolla (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 415 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 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Corolla (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Honda Today 1998 Toyota Corolla
Make Honda Toyota
Model Today Corolla
Year Released 1998 1998
Body Type Hatchback Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 655 cc 1332 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 47 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 57 Nm 121 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 710 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 3300 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1400 mm 1700 mm


 

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