1989 Honda Accord vs. 1992 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1992 Renault Safrane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1992 Renault Safrane. (98 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault Safrane weights approximately 270 kg more than 1989 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, 1992 Renault Safrane (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 1992 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Accord | Safrane |
Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1955 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 21.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |