1998 Honda Life vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 580 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (204 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Life | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2880 mm |
