2002 Renault Clio vs. 1996 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2002 Renault Clio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Clio (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Venture weights approximately 310 kg more than 2002 Renault Clio.
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, 1996 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Clio. 2002 Renault Clio has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Venture has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Venture will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Renault Clio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Clio | 1996 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Venture |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
