1985 Fiat Croma vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 2,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Croma. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Fiat Croma weights approximately 385 kg more than 1996 Honda Today.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Fiat Croma. 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, 1985 Fiat Croma (127 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm). This means 1985 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Croma | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Croma | Today |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
