1995 Honda Today vs. 2010 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Alto is newer by 15 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 996 cc (3 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Alto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Alto (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Alto should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Alto weights approximately 175 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 2010 Suzuki Alto. 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, 2010 Suzuki Alto (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Alto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Today | 2010 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Today | Alto |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
