1994 Honda Today vs. 2003 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Golf (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 505 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 front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Volkswagen Golf (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 2003 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Today | Golf |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
