1998 Renault Clio vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, both 1998 Renault Clio and 1998 Venturi 400 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP) has 322 more horse power than 1998 Renault Clio. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Venturi 400 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1998 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Venturi 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Venturi 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Renault Clio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Clio. (114 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Renault Clio | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Renault | Venturi |
Model | Clio | 400 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 396 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2500 mm |