1974 Fiat 124 vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (62 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 124 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2002 Honda Life.
Because 1974 Fiat 124 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Fiat 124. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Honda Life (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1974 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1974 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 124 | 2002 Honda Life | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 124 | Life |
Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 64 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 31 L |