2002 Renault Clio vs. 2002 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2002 Renault Clio and 2002 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Altima (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2002 Renault Clio. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Altima weights approximately 312 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 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Clio. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Clio. 2002 Nissan Altima has automatic transmission and 2002 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2002 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Clio | 2002 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Clio | Altima |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
