1995 Nissan Maxima vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Maxima (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 555 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life 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, 1995 Nissan Maxima (177 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 1999 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Maxima has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Maxima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan Maxima | 1999 Honda Life | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Maxima | Life |
Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |