1989 Honda Accord vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 9 would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 225 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Honda Accord (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (139 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | 9 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1131 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2490 mm |
