1975 Honda Life vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 989 kg more than 1975 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, 2005 Mazda Tribute (207 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life. 2005 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 1975 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1975 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Life | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1479 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 62 L |
