2005 Honda Life vs. 1975 Mazda 929
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 929 weights approximately 370 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.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Mazda 929. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1975 Mazda 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 1975 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | 929 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
