1959 Fiat 750 vs. 1974 Honda Life
To start off, 1974 Honda Life is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 would be higher. At 746 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 750 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 750 should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 750 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1974 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat 750 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 1959 Fiat 750. 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, 1959 Fiat 750 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 1974 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 750 | Life |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 50.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 131 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 61 L |
