1984 Fiat 131 vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,367 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Fiat 131 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Fiat 131 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. 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 1984 Fiat 131. 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, 1984 Fiat 131 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1994 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1984 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1984 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat 131 | 1994 Honda Today | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 131 | Today |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
