1975 Honda Life vs. 1999 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 1999 Nissan Xterra is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Xterra (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 1094 kg more than 1975 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Xterra 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, 1999 Nissan Xterra (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Life | 1999 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2660 mm |
