2005 Renault Espace vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Espace would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Renault Espace. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Espace weights approximately 213 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Espace | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Espace | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
