1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 910 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 1984 Avanti Avanti. 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, 1984 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1984 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1994 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1994 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Avanti Avanti | 1994 Honda Today | |
| Make | Avanti | Honda |
| Model | Avanti | Today |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
