1998 Honda Today vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 15 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Juke (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Juke weights approximately 731 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.
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, 2013 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Today | Juke |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1441 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1765 mm |
