1973 Honda Life vs. 1995 Mazda MX-3
To start off, 1995 Mazda MX-3 is newer by 22 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mazda MX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda MX-3 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda MX-3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda MX-3 weights approximately 569 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.
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, 1995 Mazda MX-3 (134 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda MX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 1995 Mazda MX-3 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | MX-3 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1059 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
