1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1995 Honda Today
To start off, 1995 Honda Today is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1995 Honda Today.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 1100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1100 | 1995 Honda Today | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 1100 | Today |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
