1980 Renault Fuego vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault Fuego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault Fuego would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault Fuego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault Fuego (96 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault Fuego weights approximately 220 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Renault Fuego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1980 Renault Fuego (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Renault Fuego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life. 2004 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1980 Renault Fuego has manual transmission. 1980 Renault Fuego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Renault Fuego | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Fuego | Life |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |
