1995 Daihatsu Domino vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Daihatsu Domino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Daihatsu Domino would be higher. At 846 cc (3 cylinders), 1995 Daihatsu Domino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 Daihatsu Domino. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1995 Daihatsu Domino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Today weights approximately 85 kg more than 1995 Daihatsu Domino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Daihatsu Domino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1995 Daihatsu Domino (69 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Daihatsu Domino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1996 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1995 Daihatsu Domino has manual transmission. 1995 Daihatsu Domino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Daihatsu Domino | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Domino | Today |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 846 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
