1994 Honda Today vs. 1993 Kia Capital
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Kia Capital. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Kia Capital would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Kia Capital is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Kia Capital weights approximately 616 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 1993 Kia Capital. 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, 1993 Kia Capital (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Kia Capital will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1993 Kia Capital 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. 1993 Kia Capital will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 1993 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Today | Capital |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
