1995 Honda Today vs. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta 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 2,478 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 686 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.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 Volkswagen Jetta (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Today | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Today | Jetta |
Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1396 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |