1997 Honda Life vs. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 16 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (256 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1201 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 2013 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2900 mm |
