1999 Honda Life vs. 1979 Renault 18
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault 18 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Renault 18 (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 18 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Renault 18. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1979 Renault 18 (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 1979 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Life | 18 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 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 | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
