2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 2007 Fiat Palio II is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Palio II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Palio II (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Palio II should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 580 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Fiat Palio II (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Palio II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Palio II | 1971 Honda Life | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio II | Life |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 50.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |