1996 Honda Today vs. 1962 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 480 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 1962 Lancia Flavia. 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, 1962 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1962 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Today | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
