2004 Fiat Panda vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,251 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Panda (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2004 Fiat Panda (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Panda | 1999 Honda Life | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Panda | Life |
Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1251 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |