1998 Honda Life vs. 2013 Infiniti G
To start off, 2013 Infiniti G is newer by 15 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti G (324 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti G weights approximately 891 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.
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, 2013 Infiniti G (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 2013 Infiniti G | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Life | G |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 324 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2850 mm |
