1973 Honda Life vs. 2008 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2008 Nissan Versa is newer by 35 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Versa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Versa (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Versa weights approximately 1915 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, 2008 Nissan Versa (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Versa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 2008 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Versa |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
