1966 Fiat 124 vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 124 (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 124 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Fiat 124. 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, 1966 Fiat 124 (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 124 | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 124 | Life |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2370 mm |
