2006 Fiat Doblo vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2006 Fiat Doblo is newer by 5 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Doblo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Doblo (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Doblo should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 570 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 2006 Fiat Doblo. 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, 2006 Fiat Doblo (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life. 2001 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Doblo | 2001 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Doblo | Life |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
