1961 Fiat 1100 vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1998 Honda Life.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Fiat 1100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1961 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1100 | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 1100 | Life |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2370 mm |
