1996 Honda Today vs. 2012 Nissan NV

To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 16 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1998 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 2012 Nissan NV. 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, 2012 Nissan NV (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 2012 Nissan NV 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. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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