1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1972 Honda Life
To start off, 1972 Honda Life is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 767 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Honda Life (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 600 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1972 Honda Life.
Because 1968 Fiat 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 600 (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 600 | 1972 Honda Life | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 600 | Life |
Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |