1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1975 Honda Life
To start off, 1975 Honda Life is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1975 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1975 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 130 | Life |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 50.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
