2006 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Renault Espace
To start off, 2011 Renault Espace is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Espace (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Espace weights approximately 975 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 2011 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, 2011 Renault Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2011 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Espace |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| 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 | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 83 L |
