1997 Honda Life vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1997 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, 1978 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Life | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Life | 929 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |