2000 Honda Life vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 7 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Frontier 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 2007 Nissan Frontier. 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life. 2007 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3200 mm |
