1973 Honda Life vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 32 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 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (155 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 795 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.
Because 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 2005 Nissan Hardbody. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 84 L |
