1998 Fiat Marea vs. 2009 Renault Clio
To start off, 2009 Renault Clio is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Fiat Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Fiat Marea would be higher. At 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Marea (148 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Clio weights approximately 555 kg more than 1998 Fiat Marea.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Fiat Marea (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Clio. (152 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Marea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Fiat Marea | 2009 Renault Clio | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Marea | Clio |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |