1996 Honda Today vs. 2004 Daihatsu Move
To start off, 2004 Daihatsu Move is newer by 8 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 989 cc (3 cylinders), 2004 Daihatsu Move is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Daihatsu Move (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Daihatsu Move should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daihatsu Move weights approximately 105 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 2004 Daihatsu Move. 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, 2004 Daihatsu Move (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Daihatsu Move will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 2004 Daihatsu Move 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. 2004 Daihatsu Move will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2004 Daihatsu Move | |
| Make | Honda | Daihatsu |
| Model | Today | Move |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
