2003 Daihatsu YRV vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu YRV is newer by 4 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Daihatsu YRV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daihatsu YRV (127 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu YRV should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daihatsu YRV weights approximately 200 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Daihatsu YRV (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Daihatsu YRV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today. 2003 Daihatsu YRV 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. 2003 Daihatsu YRV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu YRV | 1999 Honda Today | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | YRV | Today |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
