2002 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan X-Trail (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 500 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2002 Nissan X-Trail (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life. 2004 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan X-Trail | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | X-Trail | Life |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2370 mm |
