1973 Honda Life vs. 1982 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1982 Nissan Sunny is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 325 kg more than 1973 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, 1982 Nissan Sunny (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 1982 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2410 mm |
