1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 1971 Honda Life is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 980 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 600 (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Abarth 600 weights approximately 93 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 1962 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 1962 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, 1962 Abarth 600 (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 600 | 1971 Honda Life | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 600 | Life |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 50.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 583 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
