1963 Abarth 700 vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 695 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Abarth 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Life weights approximately 220 kg more than 1963 Abarth 700.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Abarth 700. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1963 Abarth 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life. 2000 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 700 | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 700 | Life |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
