1972 Honda Life vs. 2004 Mazda Spiano
To start off, 2004 Mazda Spiano is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Life would be higher. At 658 cc (3 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Spiano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Spiano (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Spiano should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Spiano weights approximately 290 kg more than 1972 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, 2004 Mazda Spiano (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda Spiano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Life | 2004 Mazda Spiano | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | Spiano |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2370 mm |
