1985 Fiat Panda vs. 1974 Honda Life
To start off, 1985 Fiat Panda is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Life would be higher. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Fiat Panda (34 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Fiat Panda weights approximately 200 kg more than 1974 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Fiat Panda (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1985 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Panda | 1974 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Panda | Life |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |
