1998 Renault Clio vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Clio would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Clio (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Clio weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1998 Renault Clio (131 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life. 2005 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1998 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 1998 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Renault Clio | 2005 Honda Life | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Clio | Life |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
