2002 Renault Avantime vs. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Avantime. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Avantime would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2002 Renault Avantime. (162 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 106 kg more than 2002 Renault Avantime. 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, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Avantime. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Avantime. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour has automatic transmission and 2002 Renault Avantime has manual transmission. 2002 Renault Avantime will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Avantime | 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Avantime | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1641 kg | 1747 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
