1996 Honda Today vs. 2013 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Sonata 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Sonata (195 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 741 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 2013 Hyundai Sonata. 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, 2013 Hyundai Sonata (249 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2013 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Today | Sonata |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1835 mm |
