1959 Riley 4-68 vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley 4-68 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley 4-68 (63 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley 4-68 should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4-68 weights approximately 382 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Riley 4-68. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1959 Riley 4-68 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Riley 4-68 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1994 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1959 Riley 4-68 has manual transmission. 1959 Riley 4-68 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Riley 4-68 | 1994 Honda Today | |
Make | Riley | Honda |
Model | 4-68 | Today |
Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |