1971 Honda Life vs. 1974 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1974 Nissan Cedric is newer by 3 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 2,563 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Cedric (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 830 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Nissan Cedric (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1974 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2700 mm |
