1996 Honda Today vs. 2009 Kia Opirus
To start off, 2009 Kia Opirus is newer by 13 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Opirus (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Opirus weights approximately 1187 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 2009 Kia Opirus. 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, 2009 Kia Opirus (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 2009 Kia Opirus 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. 2009 Kia Opirus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2009 Kia Opirus | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Today | Opirus |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 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 | 1897 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
