1994 Honda Today vs. 2004 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2004 Toyota Mark II is newer by 10 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Mark II (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 970 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 2004 Toyota Mark 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, 2004 Toyota Mark 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, 2004 Toyota Mark II (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 2004 Toyota Mark 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. 2004 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 2004 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Today | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
