1996 Honda Today vs. 1999 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 3 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (103 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 520 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 1999 Volkswagen Golf. 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, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1999 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Today | Golf |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
