1996 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Renault Espace
To start off, 2008 Renault Espace is newer by 12 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 2,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Espace (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Espace weights approximately 550 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord. 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, 2008 Renault Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (200 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 2008 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Espace |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2810 mm |
