2001 Honda Life vs. 1991 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan Pulsar would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Nissan Pulsar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan Pulsar (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Pulsar weights approximately 360 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 1991 Nissan Pulsar. 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, 1991 Nissan Pulsar (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan Pulsar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 1991 Nissan Pulsar | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Pulsar |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1997 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 | 58 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
