1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1995 Honda Today
To start off, 1995 Honda Today is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 915 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1995 Honda Today | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Honda |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Today |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1400 mm |
