2004 Renault Scenic vs. 1978 Honda Accord

To start off, 2004 Renault Scenic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Scenic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Renault Scenic. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Scenic weights approximately 814 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Scenic. (105 Nm). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Scenic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Renault Scenic 1978 Honda Accord
Make Renault Honda
Model Scenic Accord
Year Released 2004 1978
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1601 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 74 HP 79 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 105 Nm 126 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1704 kg 890 kg
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2390 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 48 L 50 L


 

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