1998 Honda Today vs. 2008 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 10 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 2,648 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Tucson (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 958 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, 2008 Hyundai Tucson (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 2008 Hyundai Tucson 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. 2008 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 2008 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Today | Tucson |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 2648 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
