2005 Honda Life vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 440 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 1987 Mazda RX-7. 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, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
