2002 Honda Life vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,107 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Panda weights approximately 55 kg more than 2002 Honda Life.
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, 2002 Honda Life (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Panda 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:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Life | Panda |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1107 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 35 L |
