1984 Renault 18 vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 18 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 18 (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 18 weights approximately 235 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 1984 Renault 18. 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, 1984 Renault 18 (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life. 2004 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1984 Renault 18 has manual transmission. 1984 Renault 18 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:
1984 Renault 18 | 2004 Honda Life | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | 18 | Life |
Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |