1996 Honda Today vs. 1979 Mazda 121

To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 121 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 424 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 1979 Mazda 121. 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, 1979 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.

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