2002 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2011 Renault Thalia is newer by 9 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) has 55 more horse power than 2011 Renault Thalia. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 392 kg more than 2011 Renault Thalia. 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 (217 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Thalia. (148 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Thalia. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Thalia has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Thalia 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 | 2011 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Accord | Thalia |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
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 | 104 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 148 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2473 mm |