1996 Honda Today vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 17 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ATS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ATS weights approximately 860 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.
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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (373 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 2013 Cadillac ATS 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. 2013 Cadillac ATS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Honda | Cadillac |
| Model | Today | ATS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1806 mm |
