2002 Honda City vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 2002 Honda City is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda City weights approximately 232 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 2002 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today. 1997 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda City has manual transmission. 2002 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 1997 Honda Today | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | City | Today |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
