2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and 2004 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (391 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2004 Renault Clio. (252 HP @ 7150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Clio weights approximately 6 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Renault Clio | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Corvette | Clio |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 391 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7150 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |