1999 Honda Life vs. 1997 Mazda 323
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda 323 (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda 323 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Mazda 323. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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 323 (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 1997 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | 323 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |
