1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo | 2001 Honda Life | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Dardo | Life |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
