1998 Honda Life vs. 2007 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2007 Infiniti FX is newer by 9 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti FX (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life.
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, 2007 Infiniti FX (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 2007 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Life | 2007 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Honda | Infiniti |
Model | Life | FX |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |