1996 Honda Today vs. 2001 Opel Frogster
To start off, 2001 Opel Frogster is newer by 5 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 973 cc (3 cylinders), 2001 Opel Frogster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Frogster (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Frogster should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Frogster weights approximately 588 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 2001 Opel Frogster. 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, 2001 Opel Frogster (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Frogster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2001 Opel Frogster | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Today | Frogster |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
