1984 Fiat Panda vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 843 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Panda. (34 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Life weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Fiat Panda. 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 1984 Fiat Panda. 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, 1984 Fiat Panda (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Fiat Panda | 2003 Honda Life | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Panda | Life |
Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2370 mm |