1972 Mazda 616 vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda 616 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2002 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, 1972 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 616 | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | 616 | Life |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2370 mm |
