1988 Porsche 944 vs. 2004 Renault Clio
To start off, 2004 Renault Clio is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 2004 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 944 | 2004 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 944 | Clio |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2680 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2480 mm |
