1972 Honda Life vs. 1970 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1972 Honda Life is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Sunny (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 155 kg more than 1972 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, 1970 Nissan Sunny (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Life | 1970 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2290 mm |
