1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1975 Honda Life
To start off, 1994 Fiat Punto is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Fiat Punto (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Fiat Punto weights approximately 390 kg more than 1975 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, 1994 Fiat Punto (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1994 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 1975 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Punto | Life |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 50.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
