1971 Honda Life vs. 1995 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 1995 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 24 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Pulsar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Pulsar (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Pulsar weights approximately 590 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, 1995 Nissan Pulsar (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Pulsar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life. 1995 Nissan Pulsar has automatic transmission and 1971 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1971 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Nissan Pulsar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Honda Life | 1995 Nissan Pulsar | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Life | Pulsar |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 32 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2440 mm |