1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2002 Honda Life.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Fiat 1400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life 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, 1954 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1954 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1954 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Fiat 1400 | 2002 Honda Life | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 1400 | Life |
Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |