2007 Fiat Strada vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,366 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Strada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Strada (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Strada weights approximately 290 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Strada (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 1998 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Strada | 1998 Honda Life | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Strada | Life |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1366 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2370 mm |