2001 Honda Life vs. 1998 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Twingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Twingo would be higher. At 1,149 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Twingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Twingo (57 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Twingo should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Twingo weights approximately 30 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Renault Twingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 Twingo (92 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Twingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 1998 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Life | Twingo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |
