1996 Honda Today vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 145 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 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1980 Vauxhall Chevette (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Today | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
