1995 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1978 Renault 4
To start off, 1995 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 17 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 754 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.
Because 1995 Honda Step Wagon 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, 1995 Honda Step Wagon 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, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4. 1995 Honda Step Wagon 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. 1995 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Step Wagon | 1978 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Step Wagon | 4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
