1987 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Renault Trafic
To start off, 2007 Renault Trafic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Renault Trafic. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Trafic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Trafic weights approximately 562 kg more than 1987 Honda Accord.
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, 2007 Renault Trafic (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Accord. (167 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Trafic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Accord | 2007 Renault Trafic | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Trafic |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1677 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2240 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3100 mm |
