1990 Dodge Colt vs. 1990 Renault Clio
To start off, both 1990 Dodge Colt and 1990 Renault Clio were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Dodge Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Colt (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1990 Renault Clio. (48 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Colt should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Dodge Colt weights approximately 185 kg more than 1990 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1990 Dodge Colt (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Clio. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Colt | 1990 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Colt | Clio |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
