2002 Renault Clio vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Clio would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 2002 Renault Clio. (252 HP @ 7150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 102 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 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Clio | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Renault | Chevrolet |
| Model | Clio | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 638 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 818 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4650 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
