1999 Honda Today vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 9 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Bora (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 645 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 2008 Volkswagen Bora. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Bora (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Today | Bora |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
