1980 Renault 14 vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault 14 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Renault 14. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 14.
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, 1981 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 14. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 14. 1981 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1980 Renault 14 has manual transmission. 1980 Renault 14 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Renault 14 | 1981 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | 14 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
