1994 Honda Today vs. 1979 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,093 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volkswagen Golf (50 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 40 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 1979 Volkswagen Golf. 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, 1979 Volkswagen Golf (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 1979 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Today | Golf |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
