1996 Honda Today vs. 1998 Mazda Levante
To start off, 1998 Mazda Levante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mazda Levante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda Levante (139 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Levante should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda Levante weights approximately 550 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Mazda Levante (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda Levante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1998 Mazda Levante has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mazda Levante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1998 Mazda Levante | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Today | Levante |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
