1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 850 weights approximately 22 kg more than 1996 Honda Today.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Fiat 850. 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, 1967 Fiat 850 (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 850 | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 850 | Today |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
