1998 Honda Today vs. 1998 Kia Clarus

To start off, both 1998 Honda Today and 1998 Kia Clarus were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Clarus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Clarus (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Clarus should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Clarus weights approximately 514 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Kia Clarus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Kia Clarus (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Clarus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.

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