1996 Honda Today vs. 1954 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 825 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1954 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1954 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Riley |
| Model | Today | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
