1971 Honda Life vs. 2002 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 2002 Nissan Terrano II is newer by 31 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 2,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Terrano II (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 1270 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.
Because 2002 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Terrano II 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, 2002 Nissan Terrano II (314 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 2002 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2660 mm |
