1979 Oldsmobile Starfire vs. 2003 Renault Clio
To start off, 2003 Renault Clio is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. (130 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Clio weights approximately 197 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | 2003 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Starfire | Clio |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
