2005 Honda Life vs. 2009 Mazda 2
To start off, 2009 Mazda 2 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 2 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 2 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 2 weights approximately 170 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 2009 Mazda 2. 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, 2009 Mazda 2 (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 2009 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Life | 2 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2500 mm |
