1996 Honda Today vs. 1996 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 1996 Honda Today and 1996 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volkswagen Polo (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 376 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 1996 Volkswagen Polo. 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, 1996 Volkswagen Polo (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Today | 1996 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Today | Polo |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |