1966 Fiat 850 vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Life weights approximately 64 kg more than 1966 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Fiat 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 850 (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 850 | 2002 Honda Life | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 850 | Life |
Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 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 | 726 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |