2003 Renault Clio vs. 2010 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2010 Nissan Quest is newer by 7 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 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2003 Renault Clio. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Quest weights approximately 524 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, 2010 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Clio | 2010 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Clio | Quest |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
