1998 Toyota Caldina vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 760 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Toyota Caldina | 1996 Honda Today | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Caldina | Today |
Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |