2006 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Renault Espace
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2000 Renault Espace. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Espace weights approximately 637 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Espace. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2000 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Espace |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
