2000 Mercury Tracer vs. 2003 Renault Clio
To start off, 2003 Renault Clio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Clio (111 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 120 kg more than 2003 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, 2000 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Clio. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Tracer | 2003 Renault Clio | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Tracer | Clio |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |