2001 Honda Life vs. 2009 Renault Megane
To start off, 2009 Renault Megane is newer by 8 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Megane (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Megane weights approximately 640 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 2009 Renault Megane. 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, 2009 Renault Megane (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 2009 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Life | Megane |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
