1996 Honda Today vs. 2005 Daewoo Nubira
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Nubira is newer by 9 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Daewoo Nubira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daewoo Nubira (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Nubira should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daewoo Nubira weights approximately 545 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 2005 Daewoo Nubira. 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, 2005 Daewoo Nubira (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Daewoo Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 2005 Daewoo Nubira 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. 2005 Daewoo Nubira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2005 Daewoo Nubira | |
| Make | Honda | Daewoo |
| Model | Today | Nubira |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
