1998 Honda Life vs. 1974 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,272 cc, 1974 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda Familia weights approximately 14 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda Familia (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 1974 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | Familia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2270 mm |
