1998 Honda Today vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 547 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (165 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Today | Golf |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
