2012 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Renault Thalia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Renault Thalia would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (177 HP) has 80 more horse power than 2011 Renault Thalia. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 497 kg more than 2011 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, 2012 Honda Accord (218 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Thalia. (127 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Accord | 2011 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
