2000 Renault Safrane vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2000 Renault Safrane. (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Safrane weights approximately 72 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.
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, 2010 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Safrane | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Safrane | Accord |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1453 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
