1998 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Renault 19
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault 19 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1996 Renault 19. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 157 kg more than 1996 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda Accord (186 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault 19. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1996 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | 19 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
