1998 Kia Sephia vs. 1998 Renault Clio
To start off, both 1998 Kia Sephia 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1998 Kia Sephia. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Sephia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Sephia weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 Renault Clio.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Sephia. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Sephia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Sephia | 1998 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Sephia | Clio |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |
