1997 Honda Life vs. 2008 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2008 Nissan Quest is newer by 11 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 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1615 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life. 2008 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 2008 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Quest |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3160 mm |
