1974 Honda Life vs. 2009 Honda Fit
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (116 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 639 kg more than 1974 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, 2009 Honda Fit (106 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Life | 2009 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | Fit |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 40 L |
