1994 Honda Today vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 16 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 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 820 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 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Frontier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Today | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
