1997 Renault Clio vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Renault Clio would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1997 Renault Clio. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1853 kg more than 1997 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Clio. (85 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Renault Clio | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Renault | Land Rover |
| Model | Clio | Defender |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
