2000 Honda Life vs. 1983 Renault 14
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Renault 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Renault 14 would be higher. At 1,218 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Renault 14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Renault 14 (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 14 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Renault 14 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Renault 14. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1983 Renault 14 (93 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1983 Renault 14 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Life | 14 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1218 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 93 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 | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
