1994 Honda Today vs. 1996 Hyundai Coupe
To start off, 1996 Hyundai Coupe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Coupe (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Coupe should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Coupe weights approximately 500 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 1996 Hyundai Coupe. 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, 1996 Hyundai Coupe (181 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 1996 Hyundai Coupe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Today | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
