1995 Honda Today vs. 2003 SsangYong Rexton

To start off, 2003 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,873 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 1141 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Honda Today 2003 SsangYong Rexton
Make Honda SsangYong
Model Today Rexton
Year Released 1995 2003
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 656 cc 2873 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 47 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4100 RPM
Torque 57 Nm 256 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 710 kg 1851 kg
Vehicle Length 3300 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1400 mm 1880 mm


 

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