1973 Honda Life vs. 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 465 kg more than 1973 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda Life, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata (136 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
