1995 Honda Today vs. 2007 Kia Optima
To start off, 2007 Kia Optima is newer by 12 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Optima (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Optima. 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, 2007 Kia Optima (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Today | 2007 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Today | Optima |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
