1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2004 Renault Clio
To start off, 2004 Renault Clio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 2004 Renault Clio. (252 HP @ 7150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Clio weights approximately 326 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 2004 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | Clio |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 537 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 310 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.7 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |
