1957 Abarth 600 vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Life weights approximately 275 kg more than 1957 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Abarth 600 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 1957 Abarth 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Honda Life (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth 600 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:
| 1957 Abarth 600 | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 600 | Life |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 31 L |
