1994 Honda Today vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Verada 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Verada (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 800 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 Mitsubishi Verada. 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 Mitsubishi Verada (301 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1996 Mitsubishi Verada 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. 1996 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 1996 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Today | Verada |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
