2003 Renault Clio vs. 2006 Tata Safari
To start off, 2006 Tata Safari is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Clio would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Renault Clio. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Safari weights approximately 890 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.
Because 2006 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Clio. 2003 Renault Clio has automatic transmission and 2006 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2006 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Renault Clio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Clio | 2006 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Renault | Tata |
| Model | Clio | Safari |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
