1994 Honda Today vs. 1999 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 1999 Nissan Terrano II is newer by 5 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 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Terrano II (126 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 1228 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 1999 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Honda Today. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Terrano II 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, 1999 Nissan Terrano II (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1999 Nissan Terrano II 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. 1999 Nissan Terrano II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 1999 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Today | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
