1979 Honda Accord vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Honda Accord (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | 25 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
