1998 Honda Life vs. 1975 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 330 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Nissan Laurel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1975 Nissan Laurel (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Life | 1975 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Life | Laurel |
Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |