1996 Honda Today vs. 2010 Dodge Ram

To start off, 2010 Dodge Ram 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1608 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 Dodge Ram. 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 Dodge Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 2010 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Honda Today 2010 Dodge Ram
Make Honda Dodge
Model Today Ram
Year Released 1996 2010
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 656 cc 4700 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 47 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5650 RPM
Torque 57 Nm 447 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3950 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 710 kg 2318 kg
Vehicle Length 3300 mm 5817 mm
Vehicle Width 1400 mm 2017 mm


 

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