1997 Honda Today vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 525 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Today | 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Today | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
