2005 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2010 Renault Thalia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (138 HP) has 64 more horse power than 2010 Renault Thalia. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 645 kg more than 2010 Renault Thalia. 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 (347 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2010 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2473 mm |
