1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1973 Honda Life
To start off, 1973 Honda Life is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 124 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 124 weights approximately 422 kg more than 1973 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Fiat 124 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 1971 Fiat 124. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1971 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 124 | 1973 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 124 | Life |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 29 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 50.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |
