2001 Honda Life vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 370 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Nissan Pintara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1989 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 1989 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Pintara |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2560 mm |
