1970 Fiat Dino vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,416 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat Dino weights approximately 690 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Fiat Dino. 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, 1970 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat Dino | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Dino | Today |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2416 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
