1996 Honda Today vs. 2011 Renault Duster
To start off, 2011 Renault Duster is newer by 15 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 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Renault Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Duster (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Duster should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Duster weights approximately 490 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 2011 Renault Duster. 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, 2011 Renault Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2011 Renault Duster | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Today | Duster |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1822 mm |
