2004 Fiat Idea vs. 2004 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Idea 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Clio (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Idea. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Idea weights approximately 95 kg more than 2004 Renault Clio.
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, 2004 Fiat Idea (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Idea | 2004 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Idea | Clio |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
