1998 Renault Clio vs. 1998 Volkswagen Parati
To start off, both 1998 Renault Clio and 1998 Volkswagen Parati were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Parati is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volkswagen Parati (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Renault Clio. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Parati should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Clio weights approximately 5 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Parati.
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 Volkswagen Parati (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Clio. (131 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Parati will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Renault Clio | 1998 Volkswagen Parati | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Clio | Parati |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2480 mm |
