1964 Fiat 500 vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 656 cc (3 cylinders), 2004 Honda Life is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Life weights approximately 244 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Honda Life (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500. 2004 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1964 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1964 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Life |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2370 mm |
