1973 Honda Life vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 34 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 807 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.
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, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (156 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 175 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 | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
