1994 Honda Today vs. 2000 Nissan President
To start off, 2000 Nissan President is newer by 6 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan President weights approximately 1240 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 2000 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 2000 Nissan President 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. 2000 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Honda Today | 2000 Nissan President | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Today | President |
Year Released | 1994 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |