2011 Nissan Altima vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 2011 Nissan Altima is newer by 14 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Altima weights approximately 652 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 2011 Nissan Altima. 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, 2011 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Altima | 1997 Honda Life | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Altima | Life |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1997 |
| 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 | 175 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1442 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2370 mm |
