1998 Fiat Punto vs. 1998 Renault Clio
To start off, both 1998 Fiat Punto and 1998 Renault Clio were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Clio (88 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Punto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Clio weights approximately 119 kg more than 1998 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Renault Clio (131 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Punto. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Punto | 1998 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Punto | Clio |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
