2002 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 5 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 (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 88 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2007 Renault Clio | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Accord | Clio |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |