2002 Honda Life vs. 2002 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2002 Honda Life and 2002 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,459 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Megane (97 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Megane weights approximately 220 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, 2002 Renault Megane (127 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2002 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2002 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2002 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Life | Megane |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |
