1957 Fiat 500 vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 656 cc (3 cylinders), 2004 Honda Life is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Life weights approximately 320 kg more than 1957 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Honda Life (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 500 | 2004 Honda Life | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 500 | Life |
Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2370 mm |