1993 Honda NSX vs. 2004 Renault Clio
To start off, 2004 Renault Clio is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2004 Renault Clio. (251 HP @ 7150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Clio weights approximately 46 kg more than 1993 Honda NSX.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda NSX | 2004 Renault Clio | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | NSX | Clio |
Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7150 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |