2002 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2002 Honda Accord and 2002 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Renault Laguna. (133 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 70 kg more than 2002 Renault Laguna. 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, 2002 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Laguna. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2002 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
