1996 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2004 Renault Kangoo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 65 kg more than 2004 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Renault Kangoo will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (149 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 2004 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
