1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda Montrose. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Montrose would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Montrose is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Montrose weights approximately 280 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Mazda Montrose. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Mazda Montrose (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Montrose will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda Montrose | 1999 Honda Life | |
Make | Mazda | Honda |
Model | Montrose | Life |
Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |