2000 Honda Life vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 740 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 2005 Nissan 350Z. 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Life | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Life | 350Z |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |