2006 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Renault Grand Espace
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 Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Grand Espace (174 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 1005 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Renault Grand 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, 2002 Renault Grand Espace (351 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2002 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 83 L |
