1996 Honda Today vs. 1975 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volkswagen Passat (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 190 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 1975 Volkswagen Passat. 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, 1975 Volkswagen Passat (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1975 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Today | Passat |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
