1971 Honda Life vs. 2001 Mazda Demio
To start off, 2001 Mazda Demio is newer by 30 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 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda Demio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda Demio (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda Demio should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda Demio weights approximately 470 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2001 Mazda Demio (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda Demio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 2001 Mazda Demio | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | Demio |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2400 mm |
