1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 656 cc (3 cylinders), 1994 Honda Today is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Today weights approximately 170 kg more than 1966 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Honda Today (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Today will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 500 | 1994 Honda Today | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Today |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
