2002 Honda City vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 2002 Honda City is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (89 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 25 weights approximately 294 kg more than 2002 Honda City.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Renault 25 (177 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 1984 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | City | 25 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
