1997 Honda Life vs. 2013 Honda Fit
To start off, 2013 Honda Fit is newer by 16 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Fit (115 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Fit weights approximately 355 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 2013 Honda Fit. 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, 2013 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 2013 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Life | Fit |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2500 mm |
