1999 Honda Life vs. 2009 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2009 Infiniti FX is newer by 10 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 5,019 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti FX (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life.
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 Infiniti FX (501 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 2009 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Life | 2009 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Honda | Infiniti |
Model | Life | FX |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 5019 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2890 mm |