1996 Honda Today vs. 2006 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2006 Kia Magentis is newer by 10 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Magentis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Magentis (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Magentis weights approximately 890 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 2006 Kia Magentis. 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, 2006 Kia Magentis (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2006 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Today | Magentis |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
