2003 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Renault Duster
To start off, 2011 Renault Duster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2011 Renault Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 256 kg more than 2011 Renault Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Renault Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Renault Duster 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, 2003 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Duster.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Accord | 2011 Renault Duster | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Accord | Duster |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2673 mm |