1996 Honda Today vs. 2004 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 (322 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 422 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 Morgan Aero 8. 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 Morgan Aero 8 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2004 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | Today | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
