1996 Honda Today vs. 2005 Lancia Zeta

To start off, 2005 Lancia Zeta is newer by 9 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Zeta (135 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Zeta should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 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 2005 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, 2005 Lancia Zeta (186 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 2005 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. 2005 Lancia Zeta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Honda Today 2005 Lancia Zeta
Make Honda Lancia
Model Today Zeta
Year Released 1996 2005
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 656 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 47 HP 135 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 57 Nm 186 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


 

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