1994 Honda Today vs. 1996 Proton 300
To start off, 1996 Proton 300 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 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Proton 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Proton 300 (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Proton 300 should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Proton 300 weights approximately 330 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 Proton 300. 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 Proton 300 (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Proton 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 1996 Proton 300 | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Today | 300 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
