1965 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Cabriolet | 2005 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Cabriolet | Life |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2370 mm |
