1997 Honda Life vs. 2012 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2012 Fiat Ducato is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 150 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat Ducato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 2012 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 2012 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Life | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3460 mm |
