2002 Nissan Pickup vs. 2003 Renault Clio
To start off, 2003 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Clio weights approximately 84 kg more than 2002 Nissan Pickup. 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, 2003 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Nissan Pickup | 2003 Renault Clio | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Pickup | Clio |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7150 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2850 mm |