1996 Honda Today vs. 1974 Austin Marina
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Austin Marina weights approximately 170 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 1974 Austin Marina. 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, 1974 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1974 Austin Marina has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Austin Marina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1974 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Honda | Austin |
| Model | Today | Marina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
