1991 Plymouth Colt vs. 1991 Renault Clio
To start off, both 1991 Plymouth Colt and 1991 Renault Clio were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,349 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Plymouth Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Plymouth Colt (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1991 Renault Clio. (93 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Plymouth Colt should accelerate faster than 1991 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Plymouth Colt weights approximately 340 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Plymouth Colt (184 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Renault Clio. (142 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1991 Plymouth Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Plymouth Colt | 1991 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Colt | Clio |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2349 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2480 mm |
