2003 Honda Life vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 370 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Nissan Pintara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life. 1990 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Life | 1990 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Life | Pintara |
Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2560 mm |