2000 Honda Accord vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 2000 Honda Accord is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Accord (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (122 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Accord weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Renault 25 (193 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Accord. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Accord | 1984 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | 25 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 34 L |
