1975 Honda Life vs. 2002 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2002 Renault Laguna is newer by 27 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Laguna (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Laguna weights approximately 940 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, 2002 Renault Laguna (149 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Life | 2002 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Life | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
