2001 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2003 Renault Clio
To start off, 2003 Renault Clio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Renault Clio. (251 HP @ 7150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Clio.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (602 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Clio. (300 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche Carrera GT | 2003 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | Carrera GT | Clio |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Top Speed | 329 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
