2008 Toyota Camry vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Camry (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Camry weights approximately 620 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 2008 Toyota Camry. 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, 2008 Toyota Camry (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Camry | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Camry | Today |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3311 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
