1998 Honda Today vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Polo 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Polo (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 537 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 2009 Volkswagen Polo. 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, 2009 Volkswagen Polo (153 Nm @ 300 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 2009 Volkswagen Polo 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. 2009 Volkswagen Polo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Today | Polo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
