1971 Honda Life vs. 2010 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, 2010 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,247 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat Grande Punto (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 675 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Fiat Grande Punto (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 2010 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Life | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2520 mm |
