2003 Honda Stream vs. 2003 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2003 Honda Stream 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2003 Honda Stream. (127 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Clio weights approximately 220 kg more than 2003 Honda Stream. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Renault Clio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Renault Clio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Stream, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Stream. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Stream | 2003 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Stream | Clio |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
