2003 Honda Life vs. 1993 Mazda 626
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda 626 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life.
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, 1993 Mazda 626 (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 1993 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | 626 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
