1999 Honda Today vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Corolla (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 340 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 1997 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1997 Toyota Corolla (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Today | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 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 | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
