2001 Honda Life vs. 2010 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2010 Nissan Quest is newer by 9 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 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Quest (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Quest weights approximately 539 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 2010 Nissan Quest. 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, 2010 Nissan Quest (241 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life. 2010 Nissan Quest 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. 2010 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 2010 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Quest |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3160 mm |
