2006 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Renault Duster
To start off, 2012 Renault Duster is newer by 6 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2012 Renault Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Duster.
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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2012 Renault Duster | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Duster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
