2002 Renault Clio vs. 2002 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2002 Renault Clio and 2002 Smart ForFour were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Clio (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Clio weights approximately 64 kg more than 2002 Smart ForFour. 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 Renault Clio (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Clio | 2002 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Renault | Smart |
| Model | Clio | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
