1973 Honda Life vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2010 Fiat Panda is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat Panda (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat Panda weights approximately 463 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.
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 Panda (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Life | Panda |
| Year Released | 1973 | 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 | 30 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 35 L |
