1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2008 Renault Clio
To start off, 2008 Renault Clio is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 561 kg more than 2008 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (301 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 2008 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 400 | Clio |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2946 cc |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 61 L |
