1970 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 210 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 1970 Lancia Fulvia. 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, 1970 Lancia Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 1998 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1970 Lancia Fulvia has manual transmission. 1970 Lancia Fulvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lancia Fulvia | 1998 Honda Life | |
Make | Lancia | Honda |
Model | Fulvia | Life |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2370 mm |