1968 Fiat 125 vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 125 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Fiat 125. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1968 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 125 | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 125 | Life |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2370 mm |
