1974 Honda Life vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1974 Honda Life is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Familia weights approximately 300 kg more than 1974 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Mazda Familia 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 1968 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1968 Mazda Familia (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Life | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | Familia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
