1996 Fiat 131 vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, both 1996 Fiat 131 and 1996 Honda Today were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat 131 (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat 131 weights approximately 315 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 1996 Fiat 131. 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, 1996 Fiat 131 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat 131 | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 131 | Today |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
