1999 Honda Today vs. 2009 Lada Kalina
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 10 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada Kalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lada Kalina (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lada Kalina should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Kalina weights approximately 370 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 2009 Lada Kalina. 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, 2009 Lada Kalina (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Lada Kalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 2009 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Today | Kalina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
