2006 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Renault Avantime
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Avantime. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Avantime 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 18 more horse power than 2002 Renault Avantime. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 913 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Renault Avantime. 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, 2002 Renault Avantime (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord. 2006 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2002 Renault Avantime has manual transmission. 2002 Renault Avantime will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2002 Renault Avantime | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Avantime |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
