1980 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Renault 19
To start off, 1996 Renault 19 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault 19 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault 19 should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault 19 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Renault 19 (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Renault 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Accord | 1996 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | 19 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
