2004 Renault Kangoo vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 244 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2004 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Renault Kangoo 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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo. 2008 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Renault Kangoo | 2008 Honda Accord | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Kangoo | Accord |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |