2001 Honda Life vs. 2011 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2011 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 10 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda BT-50 (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 165 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.
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, 2011 Mazda BT-50 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 2011 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3010 mm |
