1996 Renault Clio vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Clio would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1996 Renault Clio. (250 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 839 kg more than 1996 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Clio. (407 Nm). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Renault Clio | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Renault | Land Rover |
| Model | Clio | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 370 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2745 mm |
