1981 Honda Accord vs. 1985 Renault Siete
To start off, 1985 Renault Siete is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord 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 35 more horse power than 1985 Renault Siete. (44 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 75 kg more than 1985 Renault Siete. 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, 1981 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Siete. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Siete.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 1985 Renault Siete | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Siete |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2540 mm |
