2000 Honda Life vs. 2005 Mazda AZ
To start off, 2005 Mazda AZ is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. Both 2000 Honda Life and 2005 Mazda AZ are equipped with a 656 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda AZ (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda AZ should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Life weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Mazda AZ.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Mazda AZ (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda AZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Life | 2005 Mazda AZ | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Life | AZ |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2260 mm |