1998 Honda Life vs. 1968 Innocenti IM 3
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Innocenti IM 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Innocenti IM 3 would be higher. At 1,096 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Innocenti IM 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Innocenti IM 3 (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Innocenti IM 3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Innocenti IM 3 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Innocenti IM 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1968 Innocenti IM 3 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Innocenti IM 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Life | 1968 Innocenti IM 3 | |
Make | Honda | Innocenti |
Model | Life | IM 3 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2380 mm |