1978 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2011 Renault Thalia is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (90 HP) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Renault Thalia. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Thalia weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1978 Honda Accord (133 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2011 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Thalia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2473 mm |
