1998 Acura NSX vs. 2002 Renault Clio
To start off, 2002 Renault Clio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2002 Renault Clio. (252 HP @ 7150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Acura NSX weights approximately 50 kg more than 2002 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, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 2002 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Acura | Renault |
| Model | NSX | Clio |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| 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 | 1460 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
