2008 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Renault Trafic
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Trafic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Trafic would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Renault Trafic. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Trafic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Trafic weights approximately 221 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
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, 2007 Renault Trafic (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Trafic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2007 Renault Trafic | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Trafic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 14.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1677 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2240 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
