2006 Nissan Note vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 2006 Nissan Note is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Note is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Note (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Note should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Note weights approximately 450 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Note. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 2006 Nissan Note (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Note will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Note | 1997 Honda Life | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Note | Life |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
