1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 2003 Renault Clio
To start off, 2003 Renault Clio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ferrari F50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ferrari F50 would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 2003 Renault Clio. (251 HP @ 7150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Clio weights approximately 530 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 2003 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | F50 | Clio |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 371 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 60 L |
