1971 Honda Life vs. 1975 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1975 Mazda Familia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,271 cc, 1975 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Familia weights approximately 310 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mazda Familia (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1975 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | Familia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1271 cc |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2270 mm |
