2003 Renault Clio vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2003 Renault Clio is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Supra weights approximately 30 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 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Clio | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Supra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4650 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
