1971 Honda Life vs. 1980 Mazda 323
To start off, 1980 Mazda 323 is newer by 9 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda 323 (74 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 323 weights approximately 390 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, 1980 Mazda 323 (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1980 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | 323 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2370 mm |
