1995 Honda Today vs. 2012 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2012 Nissan GT-R is newer by 17 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 483 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 1027 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.
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, 2012 Nissan GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today. 2012 Nissan GT-R has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1995 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan GT-R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Today | 2012 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Today | GT-R |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 607 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1895 mm |
