2000 Ford Laser vs. 2004 Renault Clio
To start off, 2004 Renault Clio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Laser would be higher. Both 2000 Ford Laser and 2004 Renault Clio are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Clio (106 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Laser weights approximately 25 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Renault Clio (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Laser | 2004 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Laser | Clio |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2480 mm |
