1999 Honda Life vs. 1980 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Patrol (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1999 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, 1980 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 1980 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2980 mm |
