1999 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 1993 Renault Clio
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Clio would be higher. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Renault Clio (148 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac Sunfire. (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 200 kg more than 1993 Renault Clio.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Pontiac Sunfire (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Clio. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Pontiac Sunfire | 1993 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Sunfire | Clio |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2201 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
