1978 Fiat Ritmo vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Ritmo (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 80 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Fiat Ritmo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1978 Fiat Ritmo (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat Ritmo | 2003 Honda Life | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Ritmo | Life |
Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2370 mm |