2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 310 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Grande Punto | 1997 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Grande Punto | Life |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 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 | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
