2002 Honda Life vs. 2002 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2002 Honda Life and 2002 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Espace (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 980 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.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Renault Espace. 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 Renault Espace (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2002 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Life | Espace |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 83 L |
