2002 Honda Life vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 2,618 cc, 1969 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Luce (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 465 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mazda Luce (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | Luce |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2618 cc |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |
