1999 Honda Today vs. 2005 Saturn Relay
To start off, 2005 Saturn Relay is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn Relay (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Relay should accelerate faster than 1999 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, 2005 Saturn Relay (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Saturn Relay will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today. 2005 Saturn Relay 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. 2005 Saturn Relay will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 2005 Saturn Relay | |
| Make | Honda | Saturn |
| Model | Today | Relay |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
