2001 Renault Clio vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza

To start off, both 2001 Renault Clio and 2001 Toyota Altezza were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Clio (230 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Clio weights approximately 515 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Toyota Altezza (264 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Clio. (105 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Altezza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Clio. 2001 Renault Clio has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Altezza has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Altezza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Renault Clio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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