1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Wildcat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Wildcat weights approximately 610 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 1985 Buick Wildcat has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Wildcat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Buick Wildcat | 1998 Honda Today | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Wildcat | Today |
Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 551 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |