1995 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Renault Clio

To start off, 2008 Renault Clio is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 323 kg more than 2008 Renault Clio.

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, 1995 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Honda Accord 2008 Renault Clio
Make Honda Renault
Model Accord Clio
Year Released 1995 2008
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Size 1997 cc 1149 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 131 HP 0 HP
Torque 178 Nm 105 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 195 km/hour 170 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 1308 kg 985 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 3990 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2480 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 50 L


 

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