2002 Honda Life vs. 2010 Renault Grand Scenic
To start off, 2010 Renault Grand Scenic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Grand Scenic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Grand Scenic (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Grand Scenic should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Grand Scenic weights approximately 866 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 2010 Renault Grand Scenic. 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, 2010 Renault Grand Scenic (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Grand Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2010 Renault Grand Scenic | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Life | Grand Scenic |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
