1988 Honda Accord vs. 1988 Renault 5
To start off, both 1988 Honda Accord and 1988 Renault 5 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1988 Renault 5. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Accord weights approximately 400 kg more than 1988 Renault 5. 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, 1988 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 5. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Accord | 1988 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | 5 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2420 mm |
