1998 Honda Today vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 350 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Today | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
