2004 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Renault Espace
To start off, 2006 Renault Espace is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (161 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Renault Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 388 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord.
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, 2006 Renault Espace (270 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 2006 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Espace |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 83 L |
