2001 Honda Life vs. 2007 Mazda 2
To start off, 2007 Mazda 2 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 2 (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 2 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 2 weights approximately 335 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 2007 Mazda 2. 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, 2007 Mazda 2 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 2007 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | 2 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2500 mm |
