1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Today weights approximately 30 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today. 1999 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1000 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:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1999 Honda Today | |
Make | Abarth | Honda |
Model | 1000 | Today |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |