1981 Renault 4 vs. 1970 Honda Z
To start off, 1981 Renault 4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda Z would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda Z (37 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda Z should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Renault 4 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1970 Honda Z.
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, 1981 Renault 4 (63 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda Z. (45 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda Z. 1970 Honda Z has automatic transmission and 1981 Renault 4 has manual transmission. 1981 Renault 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Honda Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault 4 | 1970 Honda Z | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | 4 | Z |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
