2004 Honda Life vs. 2003 Mazda 3
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda 3 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda 3 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 3 weights approximately 520 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.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Mazda 3 (187 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 2003 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | 3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
