1998 Honda Life vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 310 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 1999 Italdesign Nazca. 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, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 1999 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Honda | Italdesign |
| Model | Life | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
