2000 Fiat Coupe vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 1,746 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Coupe (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 320 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Fiat Coupe (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2000 Fiat Coupe has manual transmission. 2000 Fiat Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Coupe | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Coupe | Life |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1746 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 31 L |
