1999 Honda City vs. 1974 Renault 12
To start off, 1999 Honda City is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault 12 would be higher. At 1,342 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Renault 12 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1999 Honda City.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1999 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda City | 1974 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | City | 12 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
