1983 Fiat Ritmo vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat Ritmo (57 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 130 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Fiat Ritmo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1983 Fiat Ritmo (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Ritmo | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ritmo | Life |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1714 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |
