1998 Honda Today vs. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle is newer by 11 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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today.
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, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle (316 Nm @ 2950 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Today | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
