1998 Renault Safrane vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Safrane (113 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Safrane weights approximately 910 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Renault Safrane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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 Safrane (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Renault Safrane | 2003 Honda Life | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Safrane | Life |
Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |