2004 Honda Life vs. 2001 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda B2500 (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 950 kg more than 2004 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, 2001 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Life | 2001 Mazda B2500 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Life | B2500 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2990 mm |