1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth 2200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life. 1997 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 2200 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 2200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1997 Honda Life | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 2200 | Life |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |
