1997 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, both 1997 Mazda RX-7 and 1997 Honda Life were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1997 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 520 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.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Mazda RX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life. 1997 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1997 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1997 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Mazda RX-7 | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | Mazda | Honda |
Model | RX-7 | Life |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2370 mm |