1978 Renault 4 vs. 1996 Honda Today

To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault 4 would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Renault 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Renault 4 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1996 Honda Today.

Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Renault 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today 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, 1978 Renault 4 (72 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Renault 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1996 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1978 Renault 4 has manual transmission. 1978 Renault 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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