1994 Honda Today vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,677 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Porsche 914 weights approximately 215 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 1970 Porsche 914. 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, 1970 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Today | 914 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
