2001 Honda Life vs. 2006 Renault Clio
To start off, 2006 Renault Clio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Clio (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Clio weights approximately 240 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 2006 Renault Clio. 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, 2006 Renault Clio (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 2006 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Life | Clio |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 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 | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2690 mm |
