2002 Honda Life vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 6 (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 weights approximately 575 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 6 (193 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Life | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Life | 6 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |