2000 Honda Life vs. 1983 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 185 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Nissan Prairie. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1983 Nissan Prairie (122 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1983 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Prairie |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
