1998 Honda Today vs. 2005 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2005 Kia Picanto is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,084 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Picanto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Picanto (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Picanto should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Picanto weights approximately 140 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 2005 Kia Picanto. 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, 2005 Kia Picanto (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Picanto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 2005 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 2005 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Today | Picanto |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1084 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
