2000 Honda Life vs. 1975 Mazda Chante
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 656 cc (3 cylinders), 2000 Honda Life is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Life weights approximately 298 kg more than 1975 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Honda Life (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1975 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | Chante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2210 mm |
