1994 Honda Today vs. 1978 Lancia Gamma
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Gamma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Gamma would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Gamma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Gamma (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Gamma should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Gamma weights approximately 616 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 1978 Lancia Gamma. 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, 1978 Lancia Gamma (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Gamma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 1978 Lancia Gamma | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Today | Gamma |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
