1981 Vauxhall Chevette vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 145 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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 Vauxhall Chevette (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today. 1999 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1981 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | 1999 Honda Today | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Honda |
| Model | Chevette | Today |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
