1976 Fiat 127 vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 127 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Life weights approximately 85 kg more than 1976 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Fiat 127. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1976 Fiat 127 (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 127 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 1998 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1976 Fiat 127 has manual transmission. 1976 Fiat 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 127 | 1998 Honda Life | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 127 | Life |
Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2370 mm |