1999 Honda Today vs. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter is newer by 8 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 1560 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 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 2007 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Today | Transporter |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1970 mm |
