2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Renault Modus
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Renault Modus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Renault Modus. (111 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Modus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Renault Modus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Modus. (152 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Modus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Renault Modus | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Accord | Modus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 49 L |