1980 Renault Fuego vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1980 Renault Fuego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault Fuego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault Fuego (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault Fuego weights approximately 187 kg more than 1978 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, 1980 Renault Fuego (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Renault Fuego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord. 1978 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1980 Renault Fuego has manual transmission. 1980 Renault Fuego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Renault Fuego | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Fuego | Accord |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 50 L |