1974 Honda Life vs. 1982 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1982 Nissan Patrol is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Patrol (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1585 kg more than 1974 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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, 1982 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Life | 1982 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2980 mm |
