2007 Fiat Idea vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 2007 Fiat Idea is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Idea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Idea (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Idea should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Idea weights approximately 440 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Idea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2007 Fiat Idea (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Idea | 1999 Honda Today | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Idea | Today |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
