2010 Nissan Altima vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 784 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 2010 Nissan Altima. 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, 2010 Nissan Altima (219 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Altima | 2003 Honda Life | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Altima | Life |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2370 mm |
