2003 Honda Life vs. 1983 Mazda 323
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,071 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda 323 (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda 323 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2003 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, 1983 Mazda 323 (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 1983 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | 323 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1071 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
