1971 Honda Life vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1971 Honda Life is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 660 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Mazda Luce is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Mazda Luce. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | Luce |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 57 L |
