1996 Honda Today vs. 1993 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Maxima (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 610 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 1993 Nissan Maxima. 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, 1993 Nissan Maxima (253 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1993 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Today | Maxima |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 253 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
