1996 Honda Today vs. 2001 Lancia Zeta
To start off, 2001 Lancia Zeta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lancia Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lancia Zeta (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Zeta should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 890 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 2001 Lancia Zeta. 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, 2001 Lancia Zeta (182 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 2001 Lancia Zeta 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. 2001 Lancia Zeta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2001 Lancia Zeta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Today | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
