1954 DKW Coupe vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 DKW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 DKW Coupe would be higher. At 903 cc (3 cylinders), 1954 DKW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1954 DKW Coupe. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 DKW Coupe weights approximately 169 kg more than 1998 Honda Today.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 DKW Coupe. 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, 1954 DKW Coupe (69 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1954 DKW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 DKW Coupe | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | DKW | Honda |
| Model | Coupe | Today |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 879 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
