1980 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Renault Be Bop
To start off, 2003 Renault Be Bop is newer by 23 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Be Bop (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Be Bop should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Be Bop weights approximately 420 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.
Because 2003 Renault Be Bop is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Renault Be Bop will offer significantly more control. 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 Be Bop (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Be Bop will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Accord | 2003 Renault Be Bop | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Be Bop |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
