2001 Honda Life vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2008 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 641 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (196 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life. 2008 Nissan Qashqai has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Qashqai will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| 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 | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2640 mm |
