2005 Honda Insight vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 2005 Honda Insight is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Today would be higher. At 995 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Insight weights approximately 130 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 2005 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1994 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Insight will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Insight | 1994 Honda Today | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Insight | Today |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
