1996 Honda Today vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lancia Beta weights approximately 326 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 1981 Lancia Beta. 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, 1981 Lancia Beta (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1981 Lancia Beta has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lancia Beta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Today | Beta |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
