2002 Renault Clio vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is newer by 11 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2002 Renault Clio. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA weights approximately 374 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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Clio | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Clio | ALTIMA |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
