1996 Honda Today vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 14 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (250 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1763 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 2010 Chevrolet Express. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 2010 Chevrolet Express 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. 2010 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Today | Express |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2017 mm |
