2001 Honda Life vs. 1995 Mazda MX-3
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda MX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda MX-3 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mazda MX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda MX-3 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda MX-3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda MX-3 weights approximately 269 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Mazda MX-3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1995 Mazda MX-3 (134 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda MX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 1995 Mazda MX-3 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | MX-3 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1059 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
