2011 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Renault Duster
To start off, 2012 Renault Duster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2012 Renault Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 313 kg more than 2012 Renault Duster. 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, 2011 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Duster. 2011 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Duster has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord | 2012 Renault Duster | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Duster |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 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 | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2673 mm |
