1975 Honda Life vs. 1995 Renault 19
To start off, 1995 Renault 19 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault 19 (79 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault 19 should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault 19 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1975 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Renault 19 (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 Renault 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Life | 1995 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Life | 19 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
