1985 Fiat Regata 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 Regata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Fiat Regata would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Fiat Regata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Fiat Regata (100 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Regata should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Fiat Regata weights approximately 290 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 1985 Fiat Regata. 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 Regata (136 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Fiat Regata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Regata | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Regata | Today |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
