1979 Honda Accord vs. 1993 Renault 21
To start off, 1993 Renault 21 is newer by 14 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1993 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault 21 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 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, 1993 Renault 21 (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1993 Renault 21 | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Accord | 21 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |