1993 Honda Concerto vs. 1978 Renault 4
To start off, 1993 Honda Concerto is newer by 15 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 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Concerto weights approximately 375 kg more than 1978 Renault 4. 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, 1993 Honda Concerto (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Concerto | 1978 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Concerto | 4 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
