1978 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 958 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 370 kg more than 1994 Honda Today.
Because 1978 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Honda Today. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Taft 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, 1978 Daihatsu Taft (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Daihatsu Taft will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Taft | 1994 Honda Today | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Taft | Today |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
