1980 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1996 Renault Safrane 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 635 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.
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, 1996 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Safrane 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 Safrane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
