2000 Acura RL vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura RL weights approximately 195 kg more than 2007 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Acura RL (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Acura | Renault |
| Model | RL | Clio |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
