1997 Honda Life vs. 1990 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 640 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Nissan Vanette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1990 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 1990 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2080 mm |
