1997 Honda Life vs. 2001 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2001 Nissan Primera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Primera (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Primera weights approximately 520 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 2001 Nissan Primera. 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, 2001 Nissan Primera (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 2001 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Primera |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
