1998 Honda Life vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 6 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 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 1041 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (334 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1831 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3340 mm |
