1971 Honda Life vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 38 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 952 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 2009 Nissan Armada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Armada (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life. 2009 Nissan Armada 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. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Armada |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 3140 mm |
