1990 Renault Clio vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Clio would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1990 Renault Clio. (79 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1201 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.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Clio. (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Clio. 2013 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1990 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 1990 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault Clio | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Clio | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1846 mm |
