1994 Honda Today vs. 2003 Pontiac Aztek
To start off, 2003 Pontiac Aztek is newer by 9 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 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac Aztek is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac Aztek (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Aztek should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Aztek weights approximately 1120 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Pontiac Aztek (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac Aztek will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 2003 Pontiac Aztek 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. 2003 Pontiac Aztek will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 2003 Pontiac Aztek | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Today | Aztek |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
