1996 Honda Today vs. 2004 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2004 Nissan Quest 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 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1110 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 Nissan Quest. 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 Nissan Quest (314 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 2004 Nissan Quest 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 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2004 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Today | Quest |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1980 mm |
