1995 Fiat Panda vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 769 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Today (47 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1995 Fiat Panda. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Today weights approximately 30 kg more than 1995 Fiat Panda. 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 1995 Fiat Panda. 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, 1995 Fiat Panda (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1996 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1995 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 1995 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat Panda | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | Today |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 769 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
