1999 Honda Today vs. 2013 BMW X1
To start off, 2013 BMW X1 is newer by 14 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 BMW X1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X1 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X1 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X1 weights approximately 980 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.
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, 2013 BMW X1 (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today. 2013 BMW X1 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. 2013 BMW X1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 2013 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Today | X1 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4484 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2044 mm |
