2003 Dodge Stratus vs. 2003 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2003 Dodge Stratus 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 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Stratus (146 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2003 Renault Clio. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Stratus weights approximately 350 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Dodge Stratus (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Stratus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Stratus | 2003 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Stratus | Clio |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
