1972 Honda Life vs. 2010 Fiat 500
To start off, 2010 Fiat 500 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat 500 (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat 500 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1972 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 500 (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Life | 2010 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Life | 500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 35 L |
