2002 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2003 Renault Kangoo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord 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 63 more horse power than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 110 kg more than 2003 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Renault Kangoo will offer significantly more control. 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 (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2003 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
