1972 Mazda Familia vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 987 cc, 1972 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda Familia (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Life weights approximately 50 kg more than 1972 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda Familia (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Familia | 2001 Honda Life | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | Familia | Life |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 656 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2370 mm |
