2000 Renault Clio vs. 2012 Opel Astra
To start off, 2012 Opel Astra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Clio would be higher. Both 2000 Renault Clio and 2012 Opel Astra are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Astra (239 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2000 Renault Clio. (171 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Astra weights approximately 338 kg more than 2000 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Opel Astra (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Clio. (200 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Clio | 2012 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Renault | Opel |
| Model | Clio | Astra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2620 mm |
