1996 Honda Today vs. 2012 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2012 Suzuki SX4 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki SX4 (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki SX4 weights approximately 430 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 Suzuki SX4. 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 Suzuki SX4 (156 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki SX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2012 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Today | SX4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1755 mm |
