1996 Honda Today vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Today | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Today | Golf |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |