2001 Honda Life vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat 500 weights approximately 306 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 2012 Fiat 500. 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, 2012 Fiat 500 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Life | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Life | 500 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1096 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3546 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1519 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2301 mm |