1972 Honda Life vs. 2011 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2011 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Qashqai (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 941 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.
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, 2011 Nissan Qashqai (193 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Life | 2011 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
