1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1974 Honda Life
To start off, 1974 Honda Life is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 479 cc (2 cylinders), 1958 Abarth 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Honda Life (29 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Honda Life weights approximately 45 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Abarth 500 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 1958 Abarth 500. 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, 1958 Abarth 500 (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1974 Honda Life | |
Make | Abarth | Honda |
Model | 500 | Life |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 29 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 50.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 115 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 | 445 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 61 L |