2001 Honda Life vs. 1965 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Fulvia (80 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Fulvia weights approximately 135 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Lancia Fulvia. 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, 1965 Lancia Fulvia (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 1965 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Life | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2340 mm |
