1975 Porsche 911 vs. 2004 Renault Clio
To start off, 2004 Renault Clio is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 911 (260 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Renault Clio. (251 HP @ 7150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Clio weights approximately 221 kg more than 1975 Porsche 911.
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, 1975 Porsche 911 (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Porsche 911 | 2004 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | Clio |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
