1996 Honda Today vs. 2000 Saturn SC
To start off, 2000 Saturn SC is newer by 4 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 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Saturn SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Saturn SC (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Saturn SC should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Saturn SC weights approximately 360 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 2000 Saturn SC. 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, 2000 Saturn SC (165 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Saturn SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 2000 Saturn SC 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. 2000 Saturn SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2000 Saturn SC | |
| Make | Honda | Saturn |
| Model | Today | SC |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
