2002 Honda Life vs. 1987 Renault 25
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Renault 25 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 25 (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Renault 25 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Renault 25 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1987 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Life | 25 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 34 L |
