2006 Kia Picanto vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 2006 Kia Picanto is newer by 9 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 1,086 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Picanto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Picanto (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Picanto should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 1294 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 2006 Kia Picanto. 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, 2006 Kia Picanto (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Picanto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Picanto | 1997 Honda Today | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Picanto | Today |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
