1999 Honda Today vs. 1999 Lexus ES
To start off, both 1999 Honda Today and 1999 Lexus ES were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lexus ES is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lexus ES (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lexus ES should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus ES weights approximately 820 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lexus ES. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Lexus ES (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Lexus ES will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today. 1999 Lexus ES has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lexus ES will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Today | 1999 Lexus ES | |
Make | Honda | Lexus |
Model | Today | ES |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |