1961 Fiat 850 vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Life weights approximately 177 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Fiat 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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 850 (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 850 | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 850 | Life |
Year Released | 1961 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |