1999 Honda Today vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Carina (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Carina weights approximately 245 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1979 Toyota Carina (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Today | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Today | Carina |
Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |