1999 Honda Life vs. 2001 Mazda 6
To start off, 2001 Mazda 6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda 6 (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda 6 weights approximately 585 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 2001 Mazda 6. 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, 2001 Mazda 6 (181 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 2001 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Life | 2001 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Life | 6 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |