1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 1971 Honda Life is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 745 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 600 (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 600 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Abarth 600 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 1960 Abarth 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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, 1960 Abarth 600 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 600 | 1971 Honda Life | |
Make | Abarth | Honda |
Model | 600 | Life |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2090 mm |