2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1972 Honda Life
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,241 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Fiat Palio (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1972 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio | Life |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 29 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 50.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 61 L |
