1999 Honda Life vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Renault Super 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Life weights approximately 95 kg more than 1987 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Renault Super 5 (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Renault Super 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Life | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
