2004 Honda Life vs. 2006 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2006 Renault Twingo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,149 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Twingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Twingo (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Twingo should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Twingo weights approximately 130 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Twingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2006 Renault Twingo (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Twingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 2006 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Life | Twingo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |
