1964 Abarth 700 vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 696 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Abarth 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Today weights approximately 140 kg more than 1964 Abarth 700.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Abarth 700. 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, 1964 Abarth 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1964 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 1998 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1964 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1964 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 700 | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 700 | Today |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
