2009 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2010 Renault Thalia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP) has 116 more horse power than 2010 Renault Thalia. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 129 kg more than 2010 Renault Thalia. 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, 2009 Honda Accord (221 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Thalia. 2010 Renault Thalia has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2010 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Accord | Thalia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 105 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2473 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |