2000 Honda Life vs. 1995 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Almera (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Almera weights approximately 362 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 1995 Nissan Almera. 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, 1995 Nissan Almera (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1995 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Almera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2540 mm |
