1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Life weights approximately 220 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life. 2000 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 850 | Life |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 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 | 570 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
