2002 Honda Life vs. 1980 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Violet weights approximately 15 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.
Because 1980 Nissan Violet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Nissan Violet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Nissan Violet (114 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1980 Nissan Violet has manual transmission. 1980 Nissan Violet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Life | 1980 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Life | Violet |
Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |