1999 Porsche Boxster vs. 2004 Renault Clio
To start off, 2004 Renault Clio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1999 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Clio weights approximately 156 kg more than 1999 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (266 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Porsche Boxster | 2004 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | Boxster | Clio |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2480 mm |
