1995 Honda Today vs. 1978 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 1995 Honda Today is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 1,093 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volkswagen Polo (49 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Today weights approximately 25 kg more than 1978 Volkswagen Polo.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1978 Volkswagen Polo (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Today | 1978 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Today | Polo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
