1993 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Renault Espace
To start off, 1993 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1989 Renault Espace. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Accord weights approximately 210 kg more than 1989 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Accord | 1989 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Espace |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
