1989 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Renault 21
To start off, both 1989 Honda Accord and 1989 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1989 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 371 kg more than 1989 Renault 21. 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, 1989 Honda Accord (159 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 1989 Renault 21 | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Accord | 21 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1331 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |