2005 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Renault Scenic

To start off, both 2005 Honda Accord and 2005 Renault Scenic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Renault Scenic. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 38 kg more than 2005 Renault Scenic. 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, 2005 Honda Accord (217 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Scenic. (188 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Scenic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Accord 2005 Renault Scenic
Make Honda Renault
Model Accord Scenic
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2358 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 160 HP 133 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 217 Nm 188 Nm
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 82.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1358 kg 1320 kg
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2480 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 60 L