1993 Renault Clio vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Clio would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Renault Clio (148 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 374 kg more than 1993 Renault Clio.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Clio. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Renault Clio | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Clio | Touran |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
