2002 Honda Life vs. 1958 Nissan 211
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Nissan 211. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Nissan 211 would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Nissan 211 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Nissan 211 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2002 Honda Life.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda Life (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Nissan 211. (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1958 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | 211 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2230 mm |
