1962 Fiat 2300 vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat 2300 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Fiat 2300. 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, 1962 Fiat 2300 (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fiat 2300 | 1998 Honda Life | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 2300 | Life |
Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |