1998 Honda Today vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 8 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 1280 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 2006 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Today | Accord |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
