1991 Renault Clio vs. 1991 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 1991 Renault Clio and 1991 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Renault Clio (80 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1991 Suzuki Swift. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1991 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Renault Clio weights approximately 20 kg more than 1991 Suzuki Swift. 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 Renault Clio (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Suzuki Swift. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Renault Clio | 1991 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Clio | Swift |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2270 mm |
