2001 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Renault Clio
To start off, 2002 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Renault Clio. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 108 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Renault Clio (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2002 Renault Clio | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Clio |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |