2010 Toyota Corolla vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 2010 Toyota Corolla 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 525 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 Corolla. 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 Corolla (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla has manual transmission. 2010 Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Corolla | Today |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4539 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
