2002 Honda Life vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Life weights approximately 158 kg more than 1959 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Renault Dauphine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Honda Life (57 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Life | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
