2010 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Renault Grand Scenic

To start off, both 2010 Honda Accord and 2010 Renault Grand Scenic were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2010 Renault Grand Scenic. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Grand Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 100 kg more than 2010 Renault Grand Scenic. 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, 2010 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Grand Scenic. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Grand Scenic. 2010 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Grand Scenic has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Grand Scenic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Honda Accord 2010 Renault Grand Scenic
Make Honda Renault
Model Accord Grand Scenic
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 271 HP 133 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 344 Nm 191 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1612 kg 1512 kg
Vehicle Length 4935 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1847 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1476 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2799 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 60 L


 

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