1961 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 730 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 1961 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1961 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Flaminia | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Lancia | Honda |
| Model | Flaminia | Today |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
