1999 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Renault Avantime
To start off, 2001 Renault Avantime is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Avantime (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1999 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Avantime weights approximately 335 kg more than 1999 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, 2001 Renault Avantime (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Accord | 2001 Renault Avantime | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Avantime |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
