1979 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Renault Clio
To start off, 2008 Renault Clio is newer by 29 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. Both 1979 Honda Accord and 2008 Renault Clio are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Clio weights approximately 40 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, 2008 Renault Clio (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2008 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Clio |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
