1978 Renault 4 vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1978 Renault 4 and 1978 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,601 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 175 kg more than 1978 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (72 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4. 1978 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1978 Renault 4 has manual transmission. 1978 Renault 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Renault 4 | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | 4 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
