2000 Vauxhall Frontera vs. 2010 Renault Clio
To start off, 2010 Renault Clio is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Renault Clio. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 115 kg more than 2010 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 Vauxhall Frontera (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Vauxhall Frontera | 2010 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Renault |
| Model | Frontera | Clio |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
