1998 Honda Life vs. 2012 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2012 Nissan Versa is newer by 14 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Versa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Versa (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Versa 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 2012 Nissan Versa. 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, 2012 Nissan Versa (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Versa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 2012 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Versa |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1100 kg |
