2010 Toyota Sequoia vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Today would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1866 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Sequoia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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 Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Sequoia | 1997 Honda Today | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Sequoia | Today |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2576 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2027 mm | 1400 mm |
