2012 Nissan Altima vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 2012 Nissan Altima is newer by 18 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Altima weights approximately 802 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 2012 Nissan Altima. 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, 2012 Nissan Altima (349 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Altima | 1994 Honda Today | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Altima | Today |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4595 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1400 mm |
