1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 992 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Today weights approximately 30 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Abarth 1000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1960 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 | 1996 Honda Today | |
Make | Abarth | Honda |
Model | 1000 | Today |
Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
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 |