1996 Honda Today vs. 2007 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2007 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 11 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 3,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Wrangler (175 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 860 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Jeep Wrangler (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 2007 Jeep Wrangler 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. 2007 Jeep Wrangler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2007 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Today | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
