2002 Honda Life vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 714 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Nissan Altima (219 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Altima |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 76 L |
