2003 Honda Inspire vs. 2009 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2009 Nissan Livina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Inspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Inspire would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Inspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Inspire (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Inspire should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Inspire weights approximately 211 kg more than 2009 Nissan Livina. 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, 2003 Honda Inspire (288 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Inspire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Livina. 2003 Honda Inspire has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Livina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Inspire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Inspire | 2009 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Inspire | Livina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 52 L |
