1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Palio (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 440 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 1999 Fiat Palio. 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, 1999 Fiat Palio (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Fiat Palio | 1998 Honda Life | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | Life |
Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2370 mm |