2003 Honda Life vs. 2010 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2010 Fiat Strada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Strada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat Strada (86 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Fiat Strada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2010 Fiat Strada (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 2010 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Life | Strada |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4444 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1644 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2718 mm |
