1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2002 Renault Clio
To start off, 2002 Renault Clio is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Clio (252 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 990 kg more than 2002 Renault Clio.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2002 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | 500 | Clio |
| Year Released | 1943 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 60 L |
