1990 Fiat Uno vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Uno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Uno would be higher. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Uno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Uno (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Uno weights approximately 40 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 1990 Fiat Uno. 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, 1990 Fiat Uno (108 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Uno | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Uno | Life |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
