1998 Honda Life vs. 2003 Mazda 2
To start off, 2003 Mazda 2 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda 2 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 2 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 2 weights approximately 290 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 2003 Mazda 2. 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, 2003 Mazda 2 (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 2003 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | 2 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2500 mm |
