1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, 2005 Renault Clio is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 128 kg more than 2005 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Corvette | Clio |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1538 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
