2004 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Renault Clio
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Clio would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Clio (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 208 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Renault Clio (207 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2001 Renault Clio | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Clio |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |