1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fiat 1200 (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 195 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 1960 Fiat 1200. 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, 1960 Fiat 1200 (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1960 Fiat 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 1200 | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 1200 | Today |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
