2005 Scion tC vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 2005 Scion tC is newer by 6 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 2,361 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Scion tC (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Scion tC weights approximately 608 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 2005 Scion tC. 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, 2005 Scion tC (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today. 1999 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 2005 Scion tC has manual transmission. 2005 Scion tC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Scion tC | 1999 Honda Today | |
| Make | Scion | Honda |
| Model | tC | Today |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2361 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
