1973 Fiat 132 vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 1,754 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Fiat 132. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1973 Fiat 132 (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 132 | Life |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |
