1997 Nissan Sunny vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Nissan Sunny is newer by 1 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Sunny (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 290 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 1997 Nissan Sunny. 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, 1997 Nissan Sunny (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1996 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan Sunny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan Sunny | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Sunny | Today |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
