1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 656 cc (3 cylinders), 1997 Honda Life is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Life weights approximately 280 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Honda Life (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500. 1997 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 500 | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 500 | Life |
Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
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 | 18 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 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 | 510 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2370 mm |