1979 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2003 Renault Kangoo is newer by 24 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 155 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, 2003 Renault Kangoo (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2003 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
