1997 Honda Life vs. 2003 Renault Be Bop
To start off, 2003 Renault Be Bop is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Be Bop is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Be Bop (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Be Bop should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Be Bop weights approximately 520 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2003 Renault Be Bop (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Be Bop will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 2003 Renault Be Bop | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Life | Be Bop |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
