2005 Honda Life vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 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, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Life | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Life | Luce |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |