2008 Renault Grand Espace vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 2008 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 10 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Grand Espace (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 1025 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 2008 Renault Grand 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, 2008 Renault Grand Espace (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 1998 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Grand Espace has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Grand Espace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Grand Espace | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Grand Espace | Life |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2370 mm |
