2006 Renault Espace vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 2006 Renault Espace is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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 Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Espace | 1998 Honda Life | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Espace | Life |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2370 mm |