2004 Honda Life vs. 2002 Nissan Quest
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 Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Quest (165 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1030 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.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2002 Nissan Quest (271 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm). This means 2002 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life. 2002 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Life | 2002 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Life | Quest |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |