1975 Mazda Chante vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 656 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Honda Life is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Life weights approximately 298 kg more than 1975 Mazda Chante. 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 Honda Life (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Chante | 2005 Honda Life | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | Chante | Life |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 656 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 492 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2370 mm |
