1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Fiat 850. 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, 1971 Fiat 850 (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 850 | 1998 Honda Life | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 850 | Life |
Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2370 mm |