1995 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 598 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. 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 Honda Accord. 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 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Accord | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Today |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
