1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2006 Renault Clio
To start off, 2006 Renault Clio is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Renault Clio. (251 HP @ 7150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 147 kg more than 2006 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 2006 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Camaro | Clio |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
