1981 Lancia Beta vs. 1996 Honda Today

To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lancia Beta (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lancia Beta weights approximately 338 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 1981 Lancia Beta. 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, 1981 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm). This means 1981 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.

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