1999 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Renault Clio
To start off, 2006 Renault Clio is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Clio (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Civic weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Renault Clio (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 2006 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Clio |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
