1971 Honda Life vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute is newer by 33 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 1016 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, 2004 Mazda Tribute (266 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2630 mm |
