1999 Honda Life vs. 2005 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2005 Nissan Maxima is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Maxima (276 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 788 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.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2005 Nissan Maxima (346 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Life | 2005 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Life | Maxima |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 346 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |