2005 Honda Life vs. 2006 Renault Megane
To start off, 2006 Renault Megane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Megane (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Megane weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Megane (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 2006 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Life | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2690 mm |
