1980 Fiat 131 vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (63 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Fiat 131 weights approximately 106 kg more than 2002 Honda Life.
Because 1980 Fiat 131 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 1980 Fiat 131. 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, 1980 Fiat 131 (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1980 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1980 Fiat 131 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:
1980 Fiat 131 | 2002 Honda Life | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 131 | Life |
Year Released | 1980 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |