1960 Fiat 500 vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 656 cc (3 cylinders), 1999 Honda Life is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Life weights approximately 235 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Honda Life (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 500 | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Life |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2370 mm |
