2005 Fiat Albea vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Fiat Albea is newer by 6 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Albea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Albea (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Albea should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Albea weights approximately 225 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Albea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2005 Fiat Albea (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Albea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Albea | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Albea | Life |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
