1975 Honda Life vs. 2010 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2010 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 35 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Qashqai (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 882 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.
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, 2010 Nissan Qashqai (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Life | 2010 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| 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 | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 161 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 |
| 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 | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
