2010 Toyota Avensis vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 2010 Toyota Avensis is newer by 12 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Avensis (145 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 622 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 2010 Toyota Avensis. 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, 2010 Toyota Avensis (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 1998 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 2010 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2010 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Avensis | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Avensis | Today |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
