2009 Nissan Altima vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2009 Nissan Altima is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Altima weights approximately 287 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 2009 Nissan Altima. 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, 2009 Nissan Altima (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Altima | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Altima | Life |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3490 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2370 mm |
