1996 Daihatsu Domino vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Daihatsu Domino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Daihatsu Domino would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Domino. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Domino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1996 Daihatsu Domino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Daihatsu Domino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Domino. (69 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Domino. 2013 Honda Crosstour has automatic transmission and 1996 Daihatsu Domino has manual transmission. 1996 Daihatsu Domino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Domino | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Domino | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 846 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1670 mm |
