1997 Honda Life vs. 2010 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2010 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 13 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan X-Trail (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Nissan X-Trail (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 2010 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2640 mm |
