2003 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2003 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Astro and 2003 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 420 kg more than 2003 Renault Clio.
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, 2003 Chevrolet Astro (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Astro | 2003 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Astro | Clio |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
