1998 Honda Life vs. 2009 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Xterra is newer by 11 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Xterra (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 500 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.
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, 2009 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Life | 2009 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Life | Xterra |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |