1998 Kia Elan vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Kia Elan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Elan (151 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Elan should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today.
Because 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Kia Elan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1998 Kia Elan (186 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm). This means 1998 Kia Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1994 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1998 Kia Elan has manual transmission. 1998 Kia Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Elan | 1994 Honda Today | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Elan | Today |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
