2000 Honda Life vs. 1972 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 987 cc, 1972 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda Familia (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Life weights approximately 50 kg more than 1972 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda Familia (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1972 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | Familia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 987 cc |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2200 mm |
