2000 Honda Life vs. 1990 Mazda 626
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda 626 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 626 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mazda 626. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1990 Mazda 626 (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1990 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | 626 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
