1998 Honda Today vs. 1964 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 810 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 1964 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 1964 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Today | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
