1978 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1974 Honda Life
To start off, 1978 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 4 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 1,049 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Ritmo (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 370 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, 1978 Fiat Ritmo (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Ritmo | 1974 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ritmo | Life |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1049 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 50.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2090 mm |
