2002 Honda Accord vs. 1993 Renault Clio
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Clio would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1993 Renault Clio. (148 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 410 kg more than 1993 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Clio. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1993 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Clio |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
