1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1974 Honda Life
To start off, 1974 Honda Life is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Abarth 750 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1974 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Abarth 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Abarth 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Abarth 750 (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1956 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1974 Honda Life | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 750 | Life |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 50.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 61 L |
