2008 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 574 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Golf | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Golf | Today |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
