2002 Honda Life vs. 1972 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Cedric (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 530 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Nissan Cedric (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1972 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
