1985 Mazda 323 vs. 1998 Honda Life

To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda 323 (66 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mazda 323 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Mazda 323. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1985 Mazda 323 (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 1998 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1985 Mazda 323 has manual transmission. 1985 Mazda 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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