1985 Alfa Romeo Arna vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna weights approximately 130 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Arna | Life |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2370 mm |
